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Square D 193-IEC Starter Controller

The Square D 193-IEC Starter Controller is a rheostat motor starter providing manual or automatic control for small industrial motors, using resistor banks to adjust speed and torque. It falls under tariff item 8533.40.00 because the variable resistors are the key components that regulate motor performance. The product is designed for IEC-rated motors and offers reliable starting current limitation.

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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8536.50.10Same rate: Free

If the starter's primary role is circuit switching rather than speed control

Electrical switching apparatus under 8536 may apply if the rheostat is not the principal function.

8537.10.11Same rate: Free

If the controller is part of a larger control panel with multiple functions

Panels with multiple control functions are classified under 8537.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide a detailed product description emphasizing the rheostat function to support classification under 8533.40.00

• Check if the starter requires CSA certification for sale in Canada and include the certificate in your import paperwork

• If the unit includes overload relays, confirm whether those components affect the classification as a composite machine

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ABB RES-Series Rheostat Starter

The ABB RES-Series rheostat starter uses sliding contacts for progressive resistance insertion during motor startup, designed for wound-rotor induction motors in mining and steel mills. It provides controlled acceleration and torque management. As a variable resistor, it is classified under tariff item 8533.40.00 for other variable resistors, including rheostats.

Allen-Bradley 150-C9NBD Soft Starter

The Allen-Bradley 150-C9NBD soft starter uses resistor technology to gradually ramp up voltage for smooth motor acceleration in industrial applications. It is designed for reliable motor control in various settings. As a rheostat-based starter, it falls under tariff item 8533.40.00 for other variable resistors, including rheostats.

ALPS RK09L Cermet Potentiometer

The ALPS RK09L Cermet Potentiometer is a slide-type variable resistor used for volume controls in professional audio mixing consoles. It falls under tariff item 8533.40.00 because it is a variable resistor with a cermet track that ensures smooth, noise-free operation over extended use. The product provides precise audio level adjustment and is designed for high-reliability applications.

ALPS RK09 Series Rotary Potentiometer

The ALPS RK09 Series is a compact conductive plastic rotary potentiometer used in consumer audio volume controls and automotive dashboards, with a resistance range of 1kΩ to 1MΩ. As a variable resistor with a rotary adjustment, it falls under tariff item 8533.40.00 for other variable resistors.

Bivar Cermet Thumbwheel Potentiometer

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