Visible Light Slot Phototransistor from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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