Dielectric Heating Capacitor Assembly from China
A high-voltage capacitor module used in dielectric loss heating ovens for industrial drying of wood or plastics, enabling uniform heat distribution through material excitation. Classified under HTS 8514.90.8000 as a part of laboratory or industrial equipment for heat treatment by dielectric loss. Critical for maintaining RF energy in non-contact heating applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide FCC compliance docs if capacitors generate RF emissions during dielectric heating
• Label with voltage ratings and dielectric strength specs to confirm industrial heat treatment use
• Avoid bundling with power supplies to prevent reclassification as complete machinery