Bourns 3296W Series Trimmer Potentiometer from Germany
The Bourns 3296W is a precision multiturn cermet trimmer potentiometer used for fine-tuning circuits in audio equipment and instrumentation. It features a 25-turn adjustment with resistance values from 10 ohms to 2 megohms, classified under HTS 8533.40.80 as a variable resistor other than heating types. This falls into 'other' variable resistors including potentiometers per heading 8533.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Verify resistance value and tolerance specs match declaration to avoid reclassification as fixed resistors under 8533.10
• Include technical datasheets showing variable adjustment mechanism for CBP review
• Ensure packaging labels wattage rating (typically under 2W) to confirm non-heating resistor status