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High Temperature Phototransistor 200°C

A wide temperature range phototransistor (-40°C to +200°C) using specialized silicon for downhole oilfield sensors and engine compartment monitoring. This extreme-environment photosensitive transistor falls under tariff item 8541.49.00 as 'Other'.

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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8541.43.00Same rate: Free

If the phototransistor is part of a high-temperature sensor module with additional components

Photosensitive semiconductor devices assembled into modules with other elements may be classified under 8541.43.00.

9026.80.00Same rate: Free

If the phototransistor is used as part of a measuring instrument for pressure or temperature

Instruments for measuring or checking pressure, temperature, or other variables may fall under Chapter 90 if they have assumed the character of measuring apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide temperature range specifications (-40°C to +200°C) and specialized silicon documentation to support classification under 8541.49.00

• Have datasheets showing the extreme-environment design ready for CBSA verification

• Verify if the phototransistor meets Canadian safety standards for oilfield or engine applications

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