ALPS RK09 Series Rotary Potentiometer from China
ALPS RK09 is a compact conductive plastic rotary potentiometer used in consumer audio volume controls and automotive dashboards. With detent options and resistance range 1kΩ-1MΩ, it qualifies under HTS 8533.40.80 for other potentiometers. Provides smooth variable resistance via carbon film element.
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
• Specify single vs dual gang construction in entry docs to match statistical suffixes
• Include RoHS compliance certificates for electronics components
• Prevent misclassification by showing rotational adjustment mechanism vs slide type