Plastic Cable Glands from China
Plastic cable glands are insulating fittings used to secure and seal electrical cables entering enclosures or junction boxes. They are wholly made of plastics with minor metal threaded components for assembly, providing insulation and strain relief for wires in electrical equipment. Classified under HTS 8547.20.00.00 as insulating fittings of plastics for electrical machines and appliances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the plastic composition and ensure metal components are minor and solely for assembly to avoid reclassification
• Provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) confirming insulating properties and compliance with UL or IEC standards