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

37.7%

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

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