3M 891 Series 40-Pin Ribbon Cable Connector from Germany
This is a 40-position IDC (Insulation Displacement Contact) connector designed specifically for flat ribbon cables, commonly used in computer backplanes and legacy industrial equipment. It falls under HTS 8536.69.4051 as a ribbon or flat cable connector for voltages not exceeding 1,000 V, enabling direct cable termination without soldering.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify connector pitch (e.g
• 0.1 inch) and pin count match declarations to avoid misclassification; ensure RoHS compliance documentation for EU markets; test for voltage rating under 1,000V to confirm HTS eligibility