ALPS RK09L Metal Glaze Rotary Potentiometer from Japan
ALPS RK09L provides logarithmic taper metal glaze resistance for volume controls in consumer audio equipment. HTS 8533.40.80.60 covers this other variable resistor type excluding heating elements. Popular in amplifiers and mixing consoles.
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
• Audio potentiometers require FCC Part 15 compliance documentation even as components
• Specify resistance value tolerance and power rating on commercial invoice for valuation purposes
• Bulk tape packaging common; declare as individual units to avoid parts-of-machines classification