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Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), other than heating resistors; parts thereof: > Other variable resistors, including rheostats and potentiometers: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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]
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Products classified under HTS 8533.40.80
Murata PVG3A Trimmer Potentiometer
Murata PVG3A is a surface-mount cermet trimmer potentiometer for PCB adjustment in telecommunications equipment. Top-adjust design with 1/4-turn adjustment classifies under HTS 8533.40.80 for other potentiometers. Compact size suits automated assembly.
Spectrol 534 Series Wirewound Potentiometer
Spectrol 534 is a heavy-duty industrial wirewound potentiometer for servo controls and process automation, rated 5W with 10-turn precision. Classified HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors excluding heating types. Provides robust shaft-driven resistance variation.
Bourns 3296W Series Trimmer Potentiometer
The Bourns 3296W is a precision multiturn cermet trimmer potentiometer used for fine-tuning circuits in audio equipment and instrumentation. It features a 25-turn adjustment with resistance values from 10 ohms to 2 megohms, classified under HTS 8533.40.80 as a variable resistor other than heating types. This falls into 'other' variable resistors including potentiometers per heading 8533.
Vishay PT-15 Precision Potentiometer
Vishay PT-15 is a 15-turn precision wirewound potentiometer for test equipment and industrial controls, offering 0.1% linearity and stability. Classified under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors (potentiometers), it provides continuous resistance adjustment via rotating shaft. Excludes heating applications per heading terms.
ALPS RK09 Series Rotary Potentiometer
ALPS RK09 is a compact conductive plastic rotary potentiometer used in consumer audio volume controls and automotive dashboards. With detent options and resistance range 1kΩ-1MΩ, it qualifies under HTS 8533.40.80 for other potentiometers. Provides smooth variable resistance via carbon film element.
Piher PC16 Precision Potentiometer
Piher PC16 is a 16mm cermet precision potentiometer for medical devices and aerospace applications, featuring IP67 sealing and high stability. Falls under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors (potentiometers) with continuous adjustment capability. Excludes heating resistor functions.
TT Electronics P160KN Potentiometer
TT Electronics P160KN is a knurled shaft carbon film potentiometer for consumer appliances and lighting dimmers. Features ergonomic knurling for user adjustment, falling under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors. Standard 16mm size for panel mounting.
Ohmite RHS Rheostat
Ohmite RHS series adjustable wirewound rheostat for laboratory power supplies and motor testing, rated up to 300W. Classified under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors (rheostats), providing coarse resistance selection via sliding contact. Designed for intermittent duty non-heating applications.
Bourns 3224W Series SMD Trimmer
Bourns 3224W is a sealed SMD potentiometer trimmer for portable electronics calibration, with 10kΩ to 1MΩ range. Surface mount design for reflow soldering classifies under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable potentiometers. Provides factory/field adjustment capability.
Vishay Spectrol 149 Series Servo Potentiometer
Vishay Spectrol 149 is a precision servo potentiometer with ball bearing shaft for robotics and CNC position feedback. 5KΩ to 20KΩ linear taper classifies under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors. High cycle life for continuous rotation applications.
CTS 449 Series Panel Potentiometer
CTS 449 is a rugged panel-mount potentiometer for military communications gear, with stainless steel shaft and military callouts. Conductive plastic element provides long-life adjustment under HTS 8533.40.80 for other potentiometers. Designed for harsh environment operation.
Nidec Copal PEC12R Encoder Potentiometer
Nidec Copal PEC12R combines incremental encoder with potentiometer function for appliance user interfaces. Provides both position and direction sensing under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors. 12mm compact design for washing machines and ovens.
Precision 10-Turn Potentiometer 3590S
Bourns 3590S precision 10-turn potentiometer serves test & measurement equipment requiring 0.1% accuracy. Wirewound construction with digital counting dial classifies under HTS 8533.40.80 for other variable resistors. Ideal for calibration standards.
Slide Potentiometer Fader 60mm Travel
60mm travel conductive plastic slide potentiometer used in professional audio mixing consoles. Dual gang stereo version provides smooth fader action under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors (potentiometers). Long-life for broadcast applications.
Digital Potentiometer MCP41xxx IC
Microchip MCP41xxx series I²C digital potentiometer replaces mechanical pots in portable devices. 256/8-bit resolution with wiper memory classifies under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors despite digital control. Provides volatile/non-volatile options.