Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · HTS code · HS 8544.42
8544.42.10: Fitted with modular telephone connectors
Electric cables with connectors, up to 1000 V
Not declarable on its own: use one of its 1 subdivisions Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States · checked on 24 October 2026
- 8544 Insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fiber cables, made up of individually sheathed fibers, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors:
- Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V:
- 8544.42 Fitted with connectors:
- 8544.42.10 Fitted with modular telephone connectors
What you pay
Importing into USA
US additional duties of HTS chapter 99 in force on 22 October 2026 are included (Section 301, 232, 338 and 201). IEEPA duties are no longer collected after the Supreme Court ruling of February 2026. Conditional exemptions (US content, end use, metal share) are not computed: check the provision.
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 3
- Additional dutySection 232 — Steel, aluminium, copper and derivatives 25%
- Applies to goods from
- all countries except United Kingdom, Russia
- In force
- from 6 April 2026
- Legal act
- HTSUS 9903.82.09
- Additional dutySection 232 — Steel, aluminium, copper and derivatives 25%
- Applies to goods from
- Russia
- In force
- from 6 April 2026
- Legal act
- HTSUS 9903.82.16
- Additional dutySection 301 — China — technology transfer, IP and innovation (2018 actions and 2024 four-year review) 25%
- Applies to goods from
- China
- In force
- from 24 September 2018
- Legal act
- HTSUS 9903.88.03
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% 
Canada Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 4.2% 
Brazil 8% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Peru Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
Japan Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free – 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
GCC Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free – 3.3% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 1.7% 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 1 tariff line USA 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
HTS code 8544.42.10 is a line of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States under HS subheading 8544.42 (other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000).
The general duty is free, and quantities are declared in p/st.
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 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%.
The United States imported goods of subheading 8544.42 worth US$8bn in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the USA import duty for HTS code 8544.42.10?
The general duty in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is free; the supplementary unit is p/st. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Where does the United States import these goods from?
For subheading 8544.42 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$3bn), followed by Mexico.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.