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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)