8535.90.80.20 - Terminals, electrical splices and electrical couplings

This HTS category, 8535.90.80.20, specifically classifies terminals, electrical splices, and electrical couplings. These are components designed to facilitate the connection or termination of electrical conductors within circuits operating at voltages exceeding 1,000 volts. Terminals typically provide a secure point of connection for individual wires or cables, while splices are used to join two or more conductors together, and couplings are designed for connecting different sections of electrical systems. The primary function is to ensure safe and reliable electrical continuity within these higher voltage applications.

This specific classification distinguishes itself from sibling categories such as "Other connectors" (8535.90.80.40) by focusing on the more specialized functions of terminating, joining, or adapting existing electrical connections, rather than general-purpose connectors. While "Other connectors" might encompass a broader range of devices for making plug-and-socket connections or extending circuits, this category zeroes in on the fundamental elements that ensure the integrity and continuity of electrical pathways at higher voltage levels. The "Other" category (8535.90.80.60) serves as a residual classification for items within the broader 8535.90.80 scope that do not fit the defined criteria of terminals, splices, couplings, or other connectors.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code is therefore determined by whether the imported goods precisely fit the description of terminals, electrical splices, or electrical couplings intended for use in electrical circuits exceeding 1,000 volts. The emphasis is on their specific function in joining, terminating, or adapting conductors within these higher voltage systems, rather than more general connecting functionalities.