GCC Common Customs Tariff · HS code · HS 8544.42

8544.42.40.00.00

8544.42.40.00.00: Telegraph and telephone cable containing less than 10 pairs fiffed with connectors

Electric cables with connectors, up to 1000 V

✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: GCC Common Customs Tariff, in force from 1 January 2025 · checked on 24 October 2026

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Importing into GCC

Customs duty Free standard rate depends on the country of origin

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% Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 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% 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

GCC 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 15 September 2026 · 8544.42.90.90

    The tariff classification of the QuickShot NAV Catheter Cable from China

  • N364106 U.S. CBP 19 August 2026 · 8544.42.90.90

    The tariff classification of electrical cables and a wiring set from Mexico

  • N364038 U.S. CBP 13 August 2026 · 8544.42.90.90

    The tariff classification of a power cable from the Netherlands

  • N363912 U.S. CBP 10 August 2026 · 8544.42.90.90

    The tariff classification of electrical cables fitted with connectors from Mexico

  • 600015802 HMRC 16 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…

  • 600015550 HMRC 8 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…

  • 600014689 HMRC 4 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…

  • 600012081 HMRC 10 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…

120 rulings in total for this code

Legal notes

Chapter notes: Chapter 85 →

HS code 8544.42.40.00.00 is a line of the GCC Common Customs Tariff under HS subheading 8544.42 (other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000).

The customs duty is free, and quantities are declared in Kilograms.

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 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 Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 0%–3.3% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.

The GCC states imported goods of subheading 8544.42 worth US$453m in 2024; the largest supplier was China, and the United Kingdom ranked 5th with US$14m.

Questions and answers

What is the GCC import duty for HS code 8544.42.40.00.00?

The customs duty in the GCC Common Customs Tariff is free; the supplementary unit is Kilograms. 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 the GCC import these goods from?

For subheading 8544.42 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$207m), followed by the United States.

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