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Line Post Porcelain Insulators from Germany

Station post ceramic insulators for vertical mounting on utility poles, rated 15kV to 69kV for distribution substations. These provide cantilever strength for line support in high-voltage, low-frequency circuits. Specifically covered by HTS 8546.20.00.30 as line post insulators.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• - Submit cantilever strength ratings (e.g

• 10kN) and pollution class designation

• - Common issue: Unmarked insulators may be treated as unfinished ceramic goods

• - Include test reports showing compliance with IEEE Std C29.9 requirements