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Glass Post Insulator for Substation Equipment from Japan

Solid glass post insulators supporting busbars and equipment in high-voltage substations. Falls under HTS 8546.10.00.00 as glass electrical insulators engineered for vertical compression loading in power facilities.

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%

Import Tips

Provide cantilever strength and seismic qualification certificates

Specify exact post height and base diameter dimensions

Ensure no porcelain center core; pure glass construction required for this code