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Microwave Bi-Metal Defrost Timer from Japan

Mechanical defrost timer with bi-metallic strip for automatic time control in microwaves. Classified HTS 8516.90.50.00 as mechanical control part for domestic ovens.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Document 30-90 minute timing range and microwave shaft coupling specifications

Mechanical timers must prove microwave knob compatibility

Electronic timers classify under different control apparatus headings