Piher PC16 Precision Potentiometer from Germany
Piher PC16 is a 16mm cermet precision potentiometer for medical devices and aerospace applications, featuring IP67 sealing and high stability. Falls under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors (potentiometers) with continuous adjustment capability. Excludes heating resistor functions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide MIL-spec or medical certification to support high-reliability claims
• Declare exact environmental ratings (IP67) to avoid generic component classification
• For servo pot versions, document feedback function separately from plain pots