Bourns 3296W Potentiometer from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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