Square D 193-IEC Starter Controller from Japan
Square D's 193 series rheostat motor starter provides manual or automatic control for small industrial motors using resistor banks for speed and torque adjustment. Falls under HTS 8533.40.80.40 due to its resistor-type design for motor starting and protection in IEC-compliant installations. Commonly used in fans, blowers, and light machinery.
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
• Obtain IEC 60947 certification documentation to prove compliance with variable resistor motor control standards
• Declare exact resistor wattage and motor HP rating to prevent undervaluation penalties