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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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