Analysis
HTS 9032.89.20 covers designed for use in a 6, 12 or 24 V system under heading 9032 (automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories…).
The general duty rate is 1.1% of the customs value, which is above most the rates in chapter 90 (76th percentile of 296 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $110 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
Neighbouring lines carry rates from 1.7% to 1.7%, so the exact line matters. The widest gap is with 9032.89.60 (other: other), at 1.7%: a product that belongs there but is entered here, or the reverse, changes the duty by 0.6 percentage points.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%, 22.7 times the general rate.
The other lines in the same group are 9032.89.40 (automatic voltage and voltage-current regulators: other, 1.7%) and 9032.89.60 (other: other, 1.7%).
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Automotive Products Trade Act, the Bahrain FTA, the civil aircraft agreement, and 14 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 1.1%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9032.89.40 | Automatic voltage and voltage-current regulators: other | 1.7% |
| 9032.89.60 | Other: other | 1.7% |