Railway Switch Deicing Resistor from Japan
Heavy-duty heating resistor with insulated steatite former and high-temp connections, embedded in railway track switches for deicing. Ensures train operations in winter by melting switch point ice, qualifying under specific HTS 8516.80.4000.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide railroad engineering certifications for deicing application
• Specify 'simple former only' in commercial invoice details
• Avoid bundling with switch mechanisms (railway parts classification)