Alumina Ceramic Spool Insulator
A precision-machined spool-shaped insulator made from 95% alumina ceramic, used in electrical coils and transformers for wire support. It falls under HTS 8546.20.00 because it is a ceramic electrical insulator preventing current leakage in high-voltage applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 3% | +35.0% | 38% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 3% | +10.0% | 13% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If considered electrical parts of machinery
Machinery-specific ceramic insulating parts may fall under 8548 if not general-purpose insulators.
If for industrial furnace ceramic supports
Non-electrical ceramic crucibles or supports are in 6909, lacking insulation purpose.
If made of composite materials like polymer-ceramic
Other material insulators (e.g., plastic composites) classify under 8546.90.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Provide alumina content certification (>90%) to avoid reclassification as lower-grade ceramics
โข Label with exact voltage rating and creepage distance; comply with IEC 60112 standards
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