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100A Single-Pole Knife Switch from Japan

Compact 100A single-pole knife switch for residential or light commercial motor controls. It qualifies for HTS 8536.50.90.45 as an 'other' knife switch operating at voltages under 1,000V for circuit making/breaking.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Confirm pole configuration and amperage in invoices to match exact statistical suffix

Test for RoHS compliance; lead in contacts can trigger REACH scrutiny at entry

Avoid classifying as 'snap-action' to prevent shift to 8536.50.40 subheading