Carbon Pickup Fingers for Electrical Substations from Canada
Low-friction carbon composite fingers used in substation disconnect switches to maintain sliding electrical contact during operation, minimizing wear on copper busbars. This utility component is under HTS 8545.90.40.00.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include NEMA standards compliance and substation voltage class certifications
• Test contact resistance values (<1 microohm typical) for customs validation
• Declare suitability for outdoor weathering and UV exposure