Siemens 15kV Expulsion Fuse Link from China
Expulsion-type fuse links for overhead distribution lines rated at 15kV, expelling gases to interrupt faults. HTS 8535.10.00 applies as it's a high-voltage (>1,000V) protective fuse.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
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
• Include cutout compatibility specs and ANSI C37.42 compliance to prove high-voltage utility application
• Avoid bundling with cutouts as sets, which could shift to 8538 for assemblies
• Document bore diameter and speed ratio to prevent confusion with low-voltage expulsion types