Side-Looking Phototransistor PT908-7C

Infrared side-looking phototransistor in 4-pin DIP package for slot sensors and reflective object detection. 940nm peak sensitivity with 45° acceptance angle. Discrete photosensitive semiconductor under HTS 8541.49.70.80.

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Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8541Same rate: 50%

If transmissive optocoupler design

Side-lookers with emitter-phototransistor pairs in single package are optocouplers.

8431.31Lower: 10% vs 50%

If for agricultural machinery sensors

IR sensors specifically for harvester/feeders classify with the agricultural machines.

8504.40Lower: 10% vs 50%

If for power converter feedback

Phototransistors in SMPS feedback loops may classify as static converter parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pinout diagrams essential to prove 4-terminal phototransistor vs. optocoupler configuration

Test reports showing response to modulated IR light support discrete component status

Avoid bulk packaging declarations that trigger parts of machines classification

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