Gold-Finger Edge Contacts for Fuse Holders from China
Gold-plated edge card contacts ('gold fingers') for fuse holder assemblies in power distribution panels under heading 8535/8536. They provide corrosion-resistant, low-contact resistance connections. Classified as metal contacts under 8538.90.81.40.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document plating thickness (e.g
• 30 microinches) to support precious metal contact classification
• Pair with fuse holder assembly drawings proving principal use with 8536 apparatus
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on gold-plated contacts from certain origins