Railway Switch Deicing Resistor from Japan
A heavy-duty heating resistor with an insulated steatite former and high-temperature connections, embedded in railway track switches for deicing. It ensures train operations in winter by melting switch point ice. This product falls under tariff item 8516.80.00 as an electric heating resistor.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Classify under 8516.80.00 as an electric heating resistor, not as a railway track part (heading 8608)
• Keep technical documentation to show it is a standalone resistor
• Verify Canadian railway safety standards if applicable