TARIC 8536.69.90.00 — Plugs, Sockets & Connectors
8536.69.90.00 is the 10-digit EU TARIC code for plugs, sockets & connectors. The third-country MFN duty rate is 2.3% on the CIF customs value. Combined Nomenclature code 8536.69.90. EU import VAT (17–27%, by member state) applies on top. Verified April 2026 against the EU TARIC database.
Plugs and sockets for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, other than coaxial connectors and printed-circuit connectors.
How TARIC 8536.69.90.00 breaks down
EU import VAT applied on top of duty
The EU duty rate of 2.3% is uniform across the 27 member states. VAT is set nationally and applies to the customs value plus the import duty.
For B2C shipments under €150, the seller may collect VAT at checkout via the IOSS (Import One-Stop Shop) scheme. Above €150, VAT is collected at the border by the customs broker or postal carrier.
Where 8536.69.90.00 sits in the EU schedule
Chapter: Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment
Heading: 8536 — Electrical apparatus for switching or making connections (≤1,000 V)
CN code: 8536.69.90
TARIC code: 8536.69.90.00
Common products under TARIC 8536.69.90.00
- •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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