Copper Blade Contacts for Industrial Relays from Canada
High-current copper blade contacts engineered for electromagnetic relays in industrial control panels under heading 8536. They ensure low-resistance connections for switching high-power loads. Falls under 8538.90.81.40 as metal contacts solely for 8535-8537 apparatus.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide relay manufacturer specs confirming compatibility to establish 'solely or principally' use criterion
• Test for RoHS compliance; non-compliant contacts may face additional regulatory holds
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as scrap metal, which shifts to Chapter 99 or lower duties