Visible Light Slot Phototransistor

Gap-type phototransistor with 3mm slot for object detection in printers, vending machines, and paper currency validators. Classified under HTS 8541.49.70 as photosensitive semiconductor transistor for interrupt sensing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

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8536.50.90Lower: 35% vs 50%

If with mechanical lever/switch mechanism

Contains mechanical contacts rather than purely optoelectronic operation.

8472.90.90Lower: 35% vs 50%

If part of complete vending machine

Imported assembled into finished automatic goods-vending apparatus.

8443.39.50Lower: 35% vs 50%

If printer paper feed sensor assembly

Part of complete printing machinery rather than discrete electronic component.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure slot gap precisely (3mm±0.3mm typical) and document in technical specs

Include emitter-detector alignment specifications for proper optical coupling verification

Common misclassification as switch (8536.50) if mechanical actuation implied

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