Amphenol AR Series Rack and Panel Connector from China
The Amphenol AR Series is a heavy-duty rack and panel connector designed for industrial applications, featuring multiple pin contacts in a rectangular housing for secure electrical connections. It falls under HTS 8536.69.40.30 as a rack and panel connector for voltages not exceeding 1,000 V, used in rack-mounted systems like servers and telecommunications equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Verify voltage rating does not exceed 1,000 V and obtain manufacturer specs for customs declaration
• Include detailed pinout diagrams and material composition to avoid misclassification as cylindrical connectors
• Check RoHS compliance documentation as common pitfall for EU-origin imports into the US