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U.S. imports of electrical plugs and sockets for voltage not exceeding 1,000 v (HS 853669) totaled $331.3M in August 2026, imported from 89 countries.
Importers of Electrical Plugs and Sockets for Voltage Not Exceeding 1,000 V paid $40.3M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 12.16% of the $331.3M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlugs, sockets, and low-voltage connectors rated at or below 1,000 V serve as critical interconnects across electronics, automotive, industrial automation, and telecommunications infrastructure. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading into seven distinct 10-digit lines, separating coaxial connectors (8536694010), cylindrical multicontact types (8536694020), rack-and-panel connectors (8536694030), printed circuit connectors (8536694040), ribbon/flat cable connectors (8536694051), and two residual plug-and-socket categories (8536695050 and 8536698000) — making precise connector-type identification essential at entry. Mexico leads US import supply, followed by China and Taiwan, reflecting both nearshore electronics manufacturing and deep Asian connector supply chains. Goods of Chinese origin in this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs, and the connector type must be matched to the correct 10-digit line to avoid reclassification risk.
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28.6K shipments/mo
Rack-and-panel connectors (8536694030) are designed to mate two chassis or panel-mounted assemblies and typically feature housings engineered for repeated blind-mating. Printed circuit connectors (8536694040) are designed to terminate directly onto a PCB, either through-hole or surface-mount. The intended mounting method and mating interface are the primary classification criteria.
Section 301 measures broadly cover electrical connectors of Chinese origin under this heading, but the applicable list and any product-specific exclusions can vary by 10-digit HTS line. Importers should verify the current exclusion status for each specific connector type with a licensed customs broker before filing entry.
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Subheading 2 of 10 in heading 8536
Subheading 853669 · $331.3M of $1.6B
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8536694040 | Electrical Connectors, Printed Circuit Type | $106.6M | 13.19% | 70.05% | $14.1M |
| 8536698000 | Electrical Plugs & Sockets, Le 1,000=v, NESOI | $106.0M | 13.55% | 69.59% | $14.4M |
| 8536694020 | Electrical Connectors, Cylindrical, Multicontact | $65.5M | 9.22% | 65.17% | $6.0M |
| 8536694010 | Electrical Connectors, Coaxial Type, Lt=1,000 V | $24.0M | 12.89% | 79.59% | $3.1M |
| 8536694030 | Electrical Connectors, Rack and Panel Type | $23.5M | 8.59% | 61.54% | $2.0M |
| 8536694051 | Electrical Connectors, Ribbon / Flat Cable | $5.8M | 12.28% | 84.01% | $706K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$331.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$354.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.5B of Electrical Plugs and Sockets for Voltage Not Exceeding 1,000 V.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 45% of it. China pays 37.9% duty; Mexico 1.8%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
22.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.16% of total import value.