Glass Strain Insulator for Guy Wires

A glass egg-shaped strain insulator used to electrically isolate guy wires on transmission towers from ground potential. It qualifies for HTS 8546.10.00.00 as a glass electrical insulator designed for tensile strain applications in power infrastructure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+35.0%37.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪Germany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇯🇵Japan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7616.99.51Lower: 37.5% vs 37.9%

If aluminum or porcelain strain type

Other metal or ceramic strain insulators move to their respective material headings.

7326.90.86Same rate: 37.9%

If when imported with attached steel hardware as assembly

Complete guy wire assemblies with steel components are classified by predominant metal material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include tensile load test certificates showing minimum breaking strength

Ensure proper ball-and-socket fitting compatibility documentation

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