BC557 PNP Complementary Transistor
The BC557 is a PNP bipolar junction transistor with a maximum power dissipation of 500 milliwatts, which is below the 1-watt limit of this tariff item. It is a non-photosensitive transistor used in low-power signal processing and as a complementary pair to NPN transistors in push-pull audio amplifiers. Its classification is based on its low dissipation and transistor type.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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If the transistor has a dissipation rate of 1 W or more
Higher-dissipation transistors are classified under this sibling item.
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