8544 42 10: Electric cables with connectors, up to 1000 V: Of a kind used for telecommunications
Electric cables with connectors, up to 1000 V
✓ Can be used in a customs declarationData: EU Combined Nomenclature, in force from 1 January 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
8544 Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors:
Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V:
Y727 The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 3)
Y728 The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 4)
L152 Import authorisation by virtue of article 1ra paragraph 10 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006
Y870 Goods entered the territory of the customs union of the EU and presented to customs authorities prior to the entry into force or to applicability date of the present sanction, whichever is latest (see Article 8f of Regulation (EU) No 765/2006)
Y960 Goods other than those described in Annex VII (Copper, nickel, silver and zinc) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
Y997 Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)
N864 Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document
L142 Import authorisation by virtue of article 3i paragraph 3c of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014
Y874 The prohibitions defined in article 3i.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in article 3i.3aa)
L143 Import authorisation by virtue of article 12b.2 of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014
Y859 Goods entered the territory of the customs union of the EU and presented to customs authorities prior to the entry into force or to applicability date of the present sanction, whichever is latest (see Article 12e of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014)
Import control
Applies to goods from
Ukraine
Legal act
Regulation 0263/22
Documents
Y984 Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia
N864 Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document
Export measures 9
Prohibitions, licences, controls and sanctions that apply when these goods leave the EU.
Export measures
Destination
Legal act
Validity
Export prohibitionSanctions regime: North Korea
North Korea
Regulation 0285/18
28 February 2018
Export controlSanctions regime: Belarus
Belarus
Regulation 0765/06
1 July 2024
Export controlSanctions regime: Crimea and Sevastopol
Ukraine
Regulation 0692/14
25 February 2025
Export controlSanctions regime: Russia
Russia
Regulation 0833/14
27 September 2024
Export control on restricted goods and technologiesSanctions regime: North Korea
North Korea
Regulation 1509/17
1 September 2017
Export controlSanctions regime: Non-government-controlled areas of Ukraine
Ukraine
Regulation 0263/22
25 August 2022
Export controlSanctions regime: Russia
Russia
Regulation 0833/14
24 June 2023
Export controlSanctions regime: Belarus
Belarus
Regulation 0765/06
25 February 2025
Export authorization (Dual use)
All third countries
Regulation 2003/25
15 November 2025
TARIC data as of 26 October 2026
Import VAT in the EU member states
The rate each member state applies to goods of this code, from the Commission’s Taxes in Europe Database. A reduced rate can cover only part of the goods under a code: check the national VAT law.
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.
The tariff classification of electrical cables fitted with connectors from Mexico
600015802HMRC16 July 2026 – 15 July 2029 · 8544 42 90 90
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…
600015550HMRC8 May 2026 – 7 May 2029 · 8544 42 90 90
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…
600014689HMRC4 March 2026 – 3 March 2029 · 8544 42 90 90
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…
600012081HMRC10 July 2025 – 9 July 2028 · 8544 42 90 90
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…
The European Commission's explanatory notes on how to classify goods in these CN codes. They are not legally binding but customs authorities follow them; they complement the HS Explanatory Notes of the World Customs Organization.
8544 · Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical-fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors
This heading does not include:
(a) flexible electrical conductors, in the form of printed circuits (heading 8534 00);
(b) separately presented connectors and adapters, for cables or other electrical conductors (heading 8535 or 8536);
(c) connectors for optical-fibre cables (subheading 8536 70 00).
8544 42 10 · Of a kind used for telecommunications
See the HS Explanatory Note to heading 8544.
For the purposes of this subheading, the expression ‘of a kind used for telecommunication’ includes electrical conductors fitted with connectors used in telecommunication networks, for example, to connect an automatic data-processing (ADP) machine with a modem.
However, this subheading does not include:
(a) electrical conductors fitted with connectors, to be used for connecting different apparatus (for example, a DVD player with a monitor, or an ADP machine with a monitor, a printer, a keyboard, a projector, etc.);
(b) electrical conductors designed to be inserted into machines, for example, an ADP machine or a unit thereof, to connect different internal parts of the machine;
(c) electrical conductors which serve only to supply power (for example, power cables).
The Combined Nomenclature of each year, as published in the Official Journal: description, third-country duty and supplementary unit.
Year
Description
Third-country duty
Supplementary unit
2026
Of a kind used for telecommunications
Free
—
2025
unchanged
Free
—
2024
unchanged
Free
—
2023
unchanged
Free
—
2022
unchanged
Free
—
2021
unchanged
Free
—
2020
unchanged
Free
—
2019
Of a kind used for telecommunications
Free
—
CN code 8544 42 10 is a line of the EU Combined Nomenclature under HS subheading 8544.42 (other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000).
The third-country duty is free, and quantities are declared in —.
6 countries pay no duty in the EU thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as Central America, against a standard rate of Free.
Imports of electric cables with connectors, up to 1000 V (HS 8544.42) into the EU came to €5.7bn between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 9% on the year before); China supplied 49%, followed by United States.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 0%–2%, the Türkiye duty is 0%–3.3%, the US duty is 0%–2.6%, the Canada duty is free, 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%.
EU member states imported goods of subheading 8544.42 worth US$14bn in 2024; the largest supplier from outside the EU was China, and the United Kingdom ranked 6th with US$195m.
Questions and answers
What is the EU import duty for CN code 8544 42 10?
The third-country duty in the EU Combined Nomenclature is free; the supplementary unit is —. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which countries get a lower rate on 8544 42 10?
6 countries have a preferential rate on this line, 6 of them at 0%, under Central America and other arrangements. The rate applies only to goods that meet the rules of origin of the agreement, with proof of origin. Choose the country of origin on this page to see its rate.
Where does the EU import these goods from?
For subheading 8544.42 as a whole, the largest supplier from outside the EU in 2024 was China (US$3bn), followed by Morocco.
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