Steatite Ceramic Bushing Insulator from China
A steatite ceramic bushing used in switchgear to insulate conductors passing through enclosures, with threaded metal ends for mounting. HTS 8546.20.00 applies as it is a ceramic electrical insulator for medium-voltage applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include X-ray fluorescence analysis confirming steatite (magnesium silicate) composition
• Document compliance with NEMA SP 1-2015 for bushing insulators
• Avoid pitfall of 8538 classification if with circuit elements; ship as bare insulators