Aluminum Electrical Splice Connector from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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