Bourns 3296W Potentiometer from Japan
The Bourns 3296W is a cermet trimmer potentiometer used for precise resistance adjustment in electronic circuits. It falls under HTS 8533.40.80.70 as a variable resistor (potentiometer), other than heating types, not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the subheading. Commonly applied in audio volume controls and calibration circuits.
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
• Include detailed technical specs and resistance value declarations to avoid misclassification as fixed resistors under 8533.10
• Ensure RoHS compliance documentation; variable resistors often contain lead-based materials requiring exemption certificates