HTS Code 8536.69.90 — Plugs, Sockets & Connectors
8536.69.90 classifies plugs, sockets & connectors. Import duty rates: EU 2.3%, US 2.7%, UK 2%. Verified April 2026 against USITC HTS, EU TARIC and the UK Global Tariff.
Plugs and sockets for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, other than coaxial connectors and printed-circuit connectors.
Where 8536.69.90 sits in the schedule
Chapter: Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment
Heading: 8536 — Electrical apparatus for switching or making connections (≤1,000 V)
Common products under 8536.69.90
- •Mains plugs and sockets
- •USB connectors
- •HDMI / DisplayPort connectors
- •Travel adapters
- •Industrial connectors
Classification notes
8536.69.90 is the catch-all for plugs and sockets not covered by the more specific subheadings (coaxial 8536.69.10, PCB connectors 8536.69.30/40). Travel adapters typically fall here. Cable assemblies that include the connector are usually classified as cable (8544), not connector.
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