Amphenol AR Series Rack and Panel Connector from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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