U.S. exports of Insulating Fittings for Electrical Machines — Plastic (SITC 77328) totaled $19.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Insulating Fittings for Electrical Machines — Plastic paid $2.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.22% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPlastic insulating fittings — molded from engineering thermoplastics such as nylon, polycarbonate, PBT, or thermoset resins — are widely used in motor terminal boxes, connector housings, relay bases, and appliance wiring components where weight reduction and design flexibility are priorities. The resin type and UL or IEC flammability rating (e.g., UL 94 V-0) are primary procurement specifications, as electrical equipment standards often mandate minimum flame-retardancy classes. This heading excludes standalone insulators, covering only fittings that are part of a larger electrical assembly.
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1.2K import shipments a month
Most electrical equipment standards require plastic insulating fittings to meet UL 94 flammability ratings, with V-0 being the most stringent (self-extinguishing within 10 seconds). IEC 60695 series tests are the international equivalent. Equipment manufacturers often specify the minimum rating in their component approval requirements, and importers should obtain material safety datasheets and UL or equivalent certification records from suppliers.
Nylon (PA66) offers good mechanical strength and moderate heat resistance, making it common in motor terminal blocks. PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) provides better dimensional stability and chemical resistance for connector housings. Polycarbonate is chosen where impact resistance and transparency are needed. Thermoset resins (phenolic, DAP) are used in high-temperature or arc-exposure environments where thermoplastics would deform. Specifying the resin type on purchase orders helps ensure consistent performance across production batches.
Basic heading 255 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77328 · $19.2M of $76.2B
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 67% of it.
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$15.8MYoY · free account
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$19.2MYoY · free account
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $171.1M of Insulating Fittings for Electrical Machines — Plastic.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.