Plastic Bushings for Electrical Panels from China
Plastic bushings are insulating fittings inserted into panel knockouts to protect wires from abrasion during entry. Made wholly of plastic with optional minor metal inserts for retention. They qualify under HTS 8547.20.00.00 as insulating fittings of plastics for electrical equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document IP rating and flammability standards (e.g
• UL 94 V-0) for customs verification
• Batch test for insulating properties to avoid rejection as mere plastic tubes
• Avoid declaring as gaskets; emphasize electrical insulation purpose