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Ohmite T93 Metal Glaze Precision Potentiometer from Japan

Ohmite T93 series metal glaze potentiometers deliver 0.5% linearity for test equipment calibration. Classified HTS 8533.40.80.60 as other variable resistors with metal glaze elements. Used in multimeters and signal generators.

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

• Test equipment components benefit from advance CBP rulings on precision vs standard classification

• Include environmental specs (temp range, humidity) to distinguish from consumer-grade potentiometers

• Traceability to standards bodies prevents valuation disputes on specialized components