Terminals, Electrical Splices and Electrical Couplings — US Import Duty
Official Description
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V: > Other: > Other > Terminals, electrical splices and electrical couplings
Hierarchy: Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V > Other > Other > Terminals, electrical splices and electrical couplings
US Duty Rates (2026 HTS)
Special Trade Program Rates
- FreeA, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG — see HTS General Notes for eligible countries
Possible Additional Duties
- Section 301 Brazil TariffThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% (origin: BR)
- Section 301 "Forced Labor" AlgeriaThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 12.5% (origin: DZ)
- Section 301 "Forced Labor" AngolaThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 12.5% (origin: AO)
- Section 301 "Forced Labor" ArgentinaThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 10% (origin: AR)
- Section 301 "Forced Labor" AustraliaThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 12.5% (origin: AU)
- Section 301 "Forced Labor" BahamasThe duty provided in the applicable subheading + 12.5% (origin: BS)
Applicability depends on country of origin and date of entry. Run the calculator for the full duty stack.
Classification
- Chapter
- Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery and Equipment and Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles
- Heading
- 8535 — Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>
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Common Questions
The general (MFN) duty rate for HS Code 8535.90.8020 (Terminals, electrical splices and electrical couplings) is 2.7%. Preferential rates apply under 1 special trade program for eligible countries of origin. Use the calculator for an exact landed-cost estimate.
Yes — Chapter 99 measures may apply, including Section 301 Brazil Tariff, Section 301 "Forced Labor" Algeria, Section 301 "Forced Labor" Angola, among others. Applicability depends on the country of origin and entry date.
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