Customs Tariff of Canada · tariff item · HS 8544.42
8544.42.00.90: Electric cables with connectors, up to 1000 V: Other
Electric cables with connectors, up to 1000 V
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Customs Tariff of Canada, in force from 11 September 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
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Importing into Canada
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
8544.42 Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000: fitted with connectors
UK Free – 2% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 1.8% 
EU Free – 3.3% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 1.7% 
Türkiye Free – 3.3% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 2.2% 
USA Free – 2.6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 0.9% 
Mexico Free – 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 4.2% 
Brazil 8% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
Japan Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free – 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
GCC Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free – 3.3% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 1.7% 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Canada lines: 8544.42
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N364695 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of the QuickShot NAV Catheter Cable from China
- N364106 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of electrical cables and a wiring set from Mexico
- N364038 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a power cable from the Netherlands
- N363912 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of electrical cables fitted with connectors from Mexico
- 600015802 HMRC
The product is a specialist electrical connection cable designed for use with Hydronix sensors. It is used to supply power to the sensor and to transmit data and signals between the sensor and connected equipment, control systems, software, networks or computers. The cable consists of six twisted…
- 600015550 HMRC
A sensor cable which is used to connect to the companies sensor system and other related system components. It carries low-voltage electrical signals and/or power between the sensor, junction box, and in-cab alert or interface systems in larger MHE (material handling equipment). It's purpose is to…
- 600014689 HMRC
The product is a pvc insulated electrical cable, which is 1 metre in length. The insulated cable is fitted with connectors at both ends. The cable is used for charging devices such as smartphones, tablets, and similar devices. The connectors are USB-A and an 8 pin. The charging cable is packaged…
- 600012081 HMRC
The product is an emergency travel kit designed for use in vehicles. It includes the following items: one warning triangle, one high visibility jacket, one universal bulb kit, one rubber torch, one pair of cotton gloves, one set of jump leads, one first aid kit, and one foil blanket the kit is…
120 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
Tariff item 8544.42.00.90 is a line of the Customs Tariff of Canada under HS subheading 8544.42 (other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000).
The MFN tariff rate is free.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 0%–2%, the EU duty is 0%–3.3%, the Türkiye duty is 0%–3.3%, the US duty is 0%–2.6%, the Mexico duty is 0%–5%, the Brazil duty is 8%, the Argentina duty is 16%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 0%–5%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 0%–5%, the GCC duty is free, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 0%–3.3% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
Canada imported goods of subheading 8544.42 worth US$831m in 2024; the largest supplier was the United States.
Questions and answers
What is the Canada import duty for tariff item 8544.42.00.90?
The MFN tariff rate in the Customs Tariff of Canada is free. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Canada import these goods from?
For subheading 8544.42 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was the United States (US$343m), followed by China.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.