HS code for computer cables

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “computer cables” points to heading 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. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.

In the UK Global Tariff, 8544 covers 41 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2%. 5 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 8544 into 15 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 3.7% (average 2.9%). 3 of them are duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 8544 covers 20 tariff lines and the statutory rate is between 30% and 50%.