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Vishay P16SM Cermet Trimmer Potentiometer from Japan

A surface-mount cermet trimmer potentiometer for fine-tuning circuits in telecommunications equipment and automotive ECUs. Classified under HTS 8533.40.80.50 due to its cermet track providing excellent wear resistance and long-term stability in variable resistance applications.

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 SMD package dimensions and pinout diagrams to distinguish from through-hole types during customs exam

• Declare power rating and temperature coefficient specs to support variable resistor classification

• Bundle with bill of materials (BOM) showing cermet usage in circuit applications