Vishay PT-15 Precision Potentiometer from China
Vishay PT-15 is a 15-turn precision wirewound potentiometer for test equipment and industrial controls, offering 0.1% linearity and stability. Classified under HTS 8533.40.80 as other variable resistors (potentiometers), it provides continuous resistance adjustment via rotating shaft. Excludes heating applications per heading terms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document linearity specs and end-stops to distinguish from rheostats under same heading
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'knobs' - include shaft/wiper assembly proof
• For high-power models, confirm power rating below heating threshold (typically <50W)