Steatite Ceramic Bushings from China
Steatite (magnesium silicate) ceramic bushings used in low to medium voltage switchgear for conductor insulation through enclosure walls. Known for low electrical loss and high thermal stability up to 1000°C. Classified in 8546.20.00.90 as other ceramic electrical insulators.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include specific gravity (2.7-2.9) and loss tangent (<0.006) test data for steatite verification
• Document IP rating (IP54 minimum) for enclosure applications