diff --git a/CLI.md b/CLI.md
index 4151ee6..678be91 100644
--- a/CLI.md
+++ b/CLI.md
@@ -41,8 +41,8 @@ tsci search --jlcpcb "ATmega328"
 # Search JLCPCB by part number
 tsci search --jlcpcb "C14877"
 
-# Search for USB-C connectors on JLCPCB
-tsci search --jlcpcb "USB-C 16pin"
+# Search JLCPCB for Micro-USB connectors
+tsci search --jlcpcb "micro usb connector"
 
 # Search KiCad footprints
 tsci search --kicad "QFP-32"
@@ -88,6 +88,7 @@ tsci search --jlcpcb "ATmega328" --json
   - Use when you need to bring a specific part into your project
   - Searches both the tscircuit registry and JLCPCB parts database
   - Opens an interactive picker to select and import the component
+  - For USB-C connectors, prefer `<connector standard="usb_c" />` directly instead of importing from JLCPCB
 
 Workflow:
 ```bash
diff --git a/SKILL.md b/SKILL.md
index 8fcaeaa..d5563f7 100644
--- a/SKILL.md
+++ b/SKILL.md
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ When this Skill is active:
 
 3) Find and install components
 - Use `tsci search "<query>"` to discover footprints and tscircuit registry packages.
+- For USB-C receptacles/connectors, prefer builtin syntax with `<connector standard="usb_c" />` instead of importing from JLCPCB.
 - Use one of:
   - `tsci add <author/pkg>` for registry packages (installs `@tsci/*` packages)
   - `tsci import <query>` when you need to import a component from JLCPCB or the registry.
diff --git a/SYNTAX.md b/SYNTAX.md
index 54d74a4..662ac0d 100644
--- a/SYNTAX.md
+++ b/SYNTAX.md
@@ -123,6 +123,14 @@ Use `<connector />` for all USB connector footprints (USB-C, Micro-USB, Mini-USB
 
 If a `<chip />` is currently modeling a USB receptacle, plug, or jack, consider refactoring it to `<connector />` so additional USB-specific DRC checks can apply.
 
+For a USB-C connector component, prefer the built-in standard:
+
+```tsx
+<connector name="USBC" standard="usb_c" />
+```
+
+No JLC import is required for this default USB-C connector usage.
+
 ## 7) Connectivity with `<trace />`
 
 Connect pins with port selectors:
diff --git a/WORKFLOW.md b/WORKFLOW.md
index a240cbd..8ad5d6d 100644
--- a/WORKFLOW.md
+++ b/WORKFLOW.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 
 - Decide net names (`net.GND`, `net.VCC`, `net.V3_3`, etc.)
 - Add power entry (USB-C, barrel jack, header) and protection (fuse/TVS) as appropriate.
+- For USB-C, use `<connector standard="usb_c" />` directly (no JLC import needed).
 
 ## 3) Search before you model
 
diff --git a/elements/connector.md b/elements/connector.md
index 237436e..7266c89 100644
--- a/elements/connector.md
+++ b/elements/connector.md
@@ -77,6 +77,16 @@ export default () => (
 )
 ```
 
+## USB-C standard example
+
+```tsx
+export default () => (
+  <board width="20mm" height="20mm">
+    <connector name="USBC" standard="usb_c" pcbX={0} pcbY={0} />
+  </board>
+)
+```
+
 ## Accessible orientation warning
 
 Placement checks can warn when a connector faces away from the nearest board edge: