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APEM 9501 Rotary Selector Switch from Japan

An industrial 2-position rotary selector switch rated 4A/250VAC for machine control panels and instrumentation. Classified under HTS 8536.50.90.20 due to its rotary action and low amperage rating under 1,000V. Features silver contacts for reliable low-level switching.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Ensure IP rating documentation matches industrial use claims to prevent reclassification

• Provide test reports for contact resistance and dielectric strength for customs validation

• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as push-button type, which falls under 8536.50.90.40