8541.30.00.80 - Other 🖩
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
HTS 8541.30.00.80, "Other," under the heading for Thyristors, diacs, and triacs, encompasses devices within this category that are not specifically classified under the "Unmounted chips, dice and wafers" subcategory. This classification is intended for finished thyristors, diacs, and triacs that have been mounted, packaged, or otherwise prepared for use, but do not fall into more specific subheadings if they existed.
The primary distinction of this category from its sibling (8541.30.00.40) lies in the state of the semiconductor. While 8541.30.00.40 specifically covers raw, unmounted semiconductor material in the form of chips, dice, or wafers, this "Other" category applies to the completed semiconductor devices. These are typically characterized by their electrical properties, intended function as solid-state voltage-triggered switches (thyristors) or bidirectional trigger diodes (diacs and triacs), and their assembly into recognizable components.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8541.30.00.80 is determined by ruling out more specific classifications at higher levels and confirming the item meets the general definition of a thyristor, diac, or triac that is not an unmounted chip, die, or wafer. Examples would include packaged thyristors, diacs, and triacs used in power control, switching, and trigger circuits.