Vishay PT-15 Potentiometer from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• 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