8535.90.80.40 - Other connectors

This HTS category, 8535.90.80.40, encompasses "Other connectors" that fall under the broader scope of electrical apparatus for switching, protecting, or making connections in electrical circuits, specifically designed for voltages exceeding 1,000 V. These connectors serve as interfaces or transition points within electrical systems, facilitating the assembly, disassembly, or modification of wiring or equipment. Examples within this classification can include specialized plug and socket assemblies, multi-pin connectors, or other connecting devices that do not fit into more specific subheadings within 8535.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 8535.90.80.20, which specifically covers terminals, electrical splices, and electrical couplings. While all are forms of electrical connection, terminals are typically designed for securing a single wire to a device or busbar, splices are used to join two or more wires together, and couplings are designed to connect two conductors or cables. Category 8535.90.80.40, therefore, applies to connecting devices that do not align with these more precisely defined functions, often serving more complex integration or modular connection needs within high-voltage systems.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 8535.90.80.40. Classification decisions within this heading rely on carefully examining the specific design, intended use, and connection methodology of the apparatus to ensure it is not more accurately classified under a more specific provision. The key differentiator remains its function as a "connector" distinct from terminals, splices, or couplings, and its application in circuits exceeding 1,000 volts.