Silicon Carbide Surge Arrester Insulator from Germany
Porcelain housing for silicon carbide surge arresters protecting transformers from lightning, with high puncture resistance. Falls under HTS 8546.20.00 as the ceramic electrical insulator body.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include housing pressure relief test per ANSI/IEEE C62.11
• Separate varistor cores if imported assembled to avoid 8535 classification
• Declare MCOV rating clearly