8533.10.00.60 - Carbon composition 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, "Carbon composition," specifically covers fixed electrical resistors where the resistive element is formed from a compressed mixture of finely divided carbon and an insulating binder. These resistors are characterized by their construction, which utilizes a composite material for the resistance path. They are designed for general-purpose electronic applications where specific resistance values are required in a circuit.
This category is distinguished from its sibling, "Carbon film," by the fundamental difference in the construction of the resistive element. While both are fixed carbon resistors, carbon film resistors employ a thin layer of carbon deposited onto an insulating substrate. In contrast, "Carbon composition" resistors utilize a bulk material formed from carbon particles mixed with a binder. This distinction in manufacturing and material composition is a key criterion for accurate classification.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification at this level is specific to fixed carbon resistors made from a carbon composition material. Importers and exporters should ensure that the physical characteristics and material composition of their goods precisely match the definition of carbon composition resistors to ensure correct entry and compliance.