Vishay PT-15 Potentiometer

Vishay PT-15 is a carbon composition linear potentiometer for industrial control panels and instrumentation. Classified under HTS 8533.40.80.70 as an other variable resistor, it provides manual resistance adjustment excluding heating applications or specific subheading types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8533.21.00Same rate: 35%

If designed primarily as heating elements

Variable resistors intended for heating applications fall under specific heating resistor provisions.

8473.30.20Higher: 50% vs 35%

If for computer or data processing equipment

Potentiometers specifically for computers classify as parts of automatic data processing machines.

9033.00Lower: 14.4% vs 35%

If when precision-calibrated for measurement

High-precision potentiometers used as position transducers may be instruments for measuring electrical quantities.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare shaft type (slotted/knurled) and mounting style to distinguish from rheostats under same heading

Provide wattage ratings; high-power variants risk reclassification if resembling heating elements

Avoid bundling with wiring harnesses, as sets may shift to parts of machines under 8538

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