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8545.90.40.00/Carbon Pickup Fingers for Electrical Substations/Japan

Carbon Pickup Fingers for Electrical Substations from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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

Carbon Pickup Fingers for Electrical Substations from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8545.90.40.00