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Metallic Bimetal Strip for Relay Thermal Protection from Germany

A bimetallic strip made of two bonded metallic alloys for thermal snap-action relays under HTS 8536.30.40. It mechanically deforms when heated to open or close electrical contacts, providing over-temperature protection. Reacts mechanically to temperature changes per subheading requirements.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide engineering drawings showing integration with specific relay models; ensure bimetal deflection specs meet temperature reactivity standards; declare exact metallic alloy composition to avoid ceramic classification errors