Subheading · Section XVI

8544.42: Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000: fitted with connectors

8544.42

Official description Fitted with connectors

  • 0%–2%UK
  • 0%–3.3%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • 0%–2.6%USA
  • US$42.5bnWorld trade in 2024

8544.42 is a six-digit subheading of heading 8544, insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial…, chapter 85.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 8544.42 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8544.42 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3.3% (average 1.7%). 1 of them is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 8544.42 covers 3 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 8544.42 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2.6% (average 0.9%). 2 of them are duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$42.5bn in 2024, up 8% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 35.4% of the total, ahead of Germany.

The United States imported the most (US$7.7bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 19th among 215 exporters with US$456.6m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$836.8m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

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 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines USA Free – 2.6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 0.9%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8544 42 00 00 Fitted with connectors
  2. 8544 42 10 00 Of a kind used for telecommunications Free
  3. 8544 42 90 00 Other 2%
  4. 8544 42 90 10 Data transmission cable capable of a bit rate transmission of 600 mbit/s or more, with:<br>- a voltage of 1.25 v (± 0.25 v)<br>- connectors fitted at one or both ends, at least one of which contains pins with a pitch of 1 mm,<br>- outer screening shielding,<br>used solely for communication between lcd, pdp or oled panel and video processing electronic circuits 2%
  5. 8544 42 90 20 Pet or pvc insulated flexible cable with or without connector with:<br>-voltage of not more than 250 v,<br>-a current of not more than 1 a,<br>-a heat resistance of not more than 105 °c,<br>-individual wires of a thickness of not more than 0.1 mm (± 0.01 mm) and a width of not more than 0.8 mm (± 0.03 mm),<br>-a distance between conductors of not more than 0.5 mm and<br>-a pitch (distance from centreline to centreline of conductors) of not more than 1.25 mm 2%
  6. 8544 42 90 45 Specially designed connector for solar power system:<br> -as 1-part system with 1 plastic housing with 1 or more but not more than 4 diodes and 2 insulated copper cables with connectors or<br> -as 3-part system with one plastic housing with 1 or more but not more than 4 diodes and 2 plastic housings with insulated copper cables with connectors,<br> -with a current for the diodes of 3 a or more but not more of 50 a,<br> -with a cable length of not more than 1 500 mm,<br> -with a maximum rated voltage of 1 500 v 2%
  7. 8544 42 90 50 Four-core connecting cable containing two female connectors for the transmission of digital signals from navigation and/or audio systems to a usb connector and/or lcd monitor, for use in the manufacture of goods of chapter 87 2%
  8. 8544 42 90 55 Wire harness for the transmission of signals and/or electrical power,<br>-with a 26-pin or 28-pin wire to board connectors in crimping technology,<br>-bound by rubber or vinyl or electrical tape or conduit or a weave of extruded string or a combination thereof,<br>for connection of power supply with main printed (circuit) board assembly (pba) and electrical components of refrigerator or washing machine 2%
  9. 8544 42 90 70 Electric conductors:<br>- of a voltage of not more than 80 v,<br>- with a length of not more than 120 cm,<br>- fitted with connectors,<br>for use in the manufacture of hearing aids, accessory kits and speech processors 2%
  10. 8544 42 90 75 Electrical wiring harness or cable for the steering system:<br>-with a rated voltage of 12 v,<br>-fitted with connectors on both ends or/and with special adapter providing sealing and anti-rotation feature,<br>-with or without plastic anchoring jaws for mounting the steering gear housing of motor vehicles,<br>for use in the manufacture of power steering systems for motor vehicles 2%
  11. 8544 42 90 90 Other 2%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8544 42 Fitted with connectors:
  2. 8544 42 10 Of a kind used for telecommunications Free—
  3. 8544 42 90 Other 3.3%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 8544.42 Bağlantı parçaları takılmış olanlar:
  2. 8544.42.10.00.00 Telekomünikasyonda kullanılan türde olanlar 50%
  3. Diğerleri:
  4. 8544.42.90.00.11 Güneş (solar) panelleri için bağlantı kutuları (junction box) 50%
  5. 8544.42.90.00.19 Diğerleri 50%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8544.42 Fitted with connectors:
  2. 8544.42.10.00 Fitted with modular telephone connectors FreeNo.
  3. Other:
  4. 8544.42.20.00 Of a kind used for telecommunications FreeNo.
  5. 8544.42.90 Other 2.6%
  6. 8544.42.90.10 Extension cords as defined in statistical note 7 to this chapter No.
  7. 8544.42.90.90 Other No.

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

8544.42 · US$42.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$271.1kUS$271.1k+US$39m+US$381.2m+> US$1.1bn

Exports: 215
  1. China: US$15bn
  2. Germany: US$2.9bn
  3. United States: US$2.8bn
  4. Vietnam: US$2.7bn
  5. Mexico: US$2.6bn
  6. Morocco: US$1.7bn
  7. Czechia: US$1.1bn
  8. Poland: US$862.2m
  9. Tunisia: US$855.6m
  10. Hungary: US$775.4m
  11. Romania: US$699.3m
  12. Netherlands: US$683.8m
  13. Taiwan: US$660.3m
  14. France: US$609.4m
  15. Japan: US$604.6m
  16. Italy: US$573.9m
  17. Indonesia: US$558.9m
  18. Thailand: US$474.9m
  19. United Kingdom: US$456.6m
  20. South Korea: US$454.6m
  21. Philippines: US$439.7m
  22. Slovakia: US$381.2m
  23. Hong Kong SAR China: US$366m
  24. Malaysia: US$348.1m
  25. Austria: US$287.8m
  26. Türkiye: US$275.3m
  27. Spain: US$264.1m
  28. India: US$256.4m
  29. Belgium: US$202.3m
  30. Serbia: US$192.6m
  31. Canada: US$190.5m
  32. Sweden: US$175.5m
  33. Singapore: US$168.1m
  34. Switzerland: US$134m
  35. Denmark: US$132.2m
  36. Ireland: US$127.9m
  37. Portugal: US$122.3m
  38. Slovenia: US$105.8m
  39. Israel: US$94.9m
  40. Cambodia: US$78.8m
  41. Norway: US$67.6m
  42. Costa Rica: US$66.3m
  43. Ukraine: US$57.7m
  44. North Macedonia: US$55.4m
  45. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$48.9m
  46. Bulgaria: US$47.7m
  47. Finland: US$46.6m
  48. Australia: US$45.4m
  49. Lithuania: US$44.7m
  50. Estonia: US$43.7m
  51. Botswana: US$42.1m
  52. Myanmar (Burma): US$41.9m
  53. Brazil: US$39m
  54. Egypt: US$37.8m
  55. Moldova: US$36.7m
  56. Dominican Republic: US$33.1m
  57. South Africa: US$33.1m
  58. United Arab Emirates: US$29.6m
  59. Saudi Arabia: US$25.3m
  60. Latvia: US$24.4m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$15bn 35.4%
2 Germany US$2.9bn 6.8%
3 United States US$2.8bn 6.6%
4 Vietnam US$2.7bn 6.3%
5 Mexico US$2.6bn 6.2%
6 Morocco US$1.7bn 4%
7 Czechia US$1.1bn 2.6%
8 Poland US$862.2m 2%
9 Tunisia US$855.6m 2%
10 Hungary US$775.4m 1.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$7.7bn 18.2%
2 Germany US$3.9bn 9.2%
3 Mexico US$2.7bn 6.3%
4 France US$2bn 4.7%
5 China US$1.7bn 4.1%
6 Japan US$1.6bn 3.8%
7 Hong Kong SAR China US$1.6bn 3.7%
8 Netherlands US$1.2bn 2.9%
9 Vietnam US$978.5m 2.3%
10 Italy US$890.3m 2.1%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000: fitted with connectors?

Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000: fitted with connectors fall under HS subheading 8544.42, part of heading 8544, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on other electric conductors, for a voltage not… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8544.42 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on other electric conductors, for a voltage not… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8544.42 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 3.3%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most other electric conductors, for a voltage not…?

China, with US$15bn in 2024 (35.4% of world exports).