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Aluminum Electrical Splice Connector

A compression-type splice connector made of aluminum for joining high-voltage overhead power lines exceeding 1,000V. Classified under HTS 8535.90.80.20 for electrical splices used in utility transmission infrastructure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+37.5%40.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7614.90.20Higher: 79.9% vs 40.2%

If uninsulated aluminum strands without electrical function

Plain aluminum profiles without electrical connection features fall under Chapter 76 as metal articles.

8535.10.00Same rate: 40.2%

If designed specifically as fuses

Splices with fusible links for protection are classified as fuses in 8535.10.

8544.60.60Higher: 53.2% vs 40.2%

If for voltages not exceeding 1,000V

Low-voltage splices are covered under insulated conductor heading 8544.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide tensile strength test reports proving suitability for high-voltage applications

• Check for anti-corrosion coatings and declare them to comply with environmental regulations

• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as cable to prevent duty evasion penalties

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