Carbon Pickup Fingers for Electrical Substations from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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