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Digital Potentiometer MCP41xxx IC

The Microchip MCP41xxx Series is a digital potentiometer IC that replaces mechanical pots in portable devices, with 256/8-bit resolution and wiper memory. Despite digital control, it functions as a variable resistor and falls under tariff item 8533.40.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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8542.31.00Same rate: Free

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