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Section 301 tariff check for resistor from China

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A resistor from China can be fixed, variable, SMD, through-hole, wirewound, metal film, carbon film, shunt, network, or part of a mixed electronics kit. Section 301 exposure depends on the supported HTS candidate and China origin record.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use file before component duty exposure is quoted.

quick answer

For "section 301 tariff resistor from China", collect resistor type, resistance value, wattage, tolerance, package style, temperature rating, termination, quantity, reel or bulk packaging, origin support, supplier code, and value. Then check the sourced HTS candidate against current USTR Section 301 material.

Do not classify a resistor kit from a single invoice word.

facts to collect for a resistor

Collect:

Invoice wording, SKU, manufacturer part number, datasheet, purchase order line, and packaging photos.
Resistor type: fixed, variable, potentiometer, thermistor, varistor, shunt, network, metal film, carbon film, or wirewound.
Resistance value, wattage, tolerance, temperature coefficient, voltage rating, and series.
Package: SMD chip, axial lead, radial lead, through-hole, screw terminal, array, tape-and-reel, tray, or bulk.
Quantity, lot code, date code, reel label, country marking, and whether it is part of a kit.
Intended use when supplier relies on a device-specific path.
Country of origin evidence for element production, trimming, termination, testing, marking, and packing.
Supplier HS or HTS code and notes.
Unit value, assists, freight, insurance, and shipment timing.

Keep datasheets, reel labels, and sample photos together.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Resistor type is unclear.
Resistance, wattage, or tolerance is missing.
Package style and termination are unsupported.
Kit versus loose component status is unclear.
Origin is assumed from distributor location.
Supplier code is only six digits or from another market.
Current USTR Section 301 treatment has not been checked for the candidate line.
Exclusion claims have no source date.

These gaps can move the file between resistor types, variable components, electronic component kits, or service packs.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows around the imported component: fixed resistor, variable resistor, resistor network, shunt resistor, thermistor, varistor, or resistor kit. Each row should cite type, rating, packaging, origin, and supplier code.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If it is not part of a PCBA, say so. If it is a mixed kit, list the other parts.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for resistors, variable resistors, electronic components, kits, and equipment parts. Use USTR for the current Section 301 check.

planning path

Start with a table for type, resistance, wattage, package, quantity, kit status, origin, supplier code, and value. Then compare the candidate line with current Section 301 material.

The result should support broker review, not replace it.

Keep the manufacturer part number with the rating evidence. A resistor assortment should show the values, wattage, tolerance, package style, color bands, and quantities, not one supplier description for the whole box.

questions importers ask

Does wattage matter?

Yes. Resistance, wattage, tolerance, and package all belong in the file.

Does a resistor assortment change the file?

Yes. Mixed kits need contents and quantities listed.

internal links

planning boundary

This resistor Section 301 page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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