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Alumina Ceramic Spool Insulator from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide alumina content certification (>90%) to avoid reclassification as lower-grade ceramics

• Label with exact voltage rating and creepage distance; comply with IEC 60112 standards