Import duty on cables & wiring
Insulated cables fitted with connectors (USB, HDMI, charging cables) are 8544.42 at 2.6%.
General rate (8544.42.9090)
2.6%
Effective from China
37.6%
base + Section 301
This is an informational estimate, not a customs ruling. Tariffs change frequently — confirm the live rate on the official USITC HTS and read our methodology & disclaimer. For a binding classification, consult a licensed customs broker or request a CBP ruling.
Worked duty example
A $2,000 ocean shipment of cables & wiring from China, using 8544.42.9090.
Duty stack · from China
- General (Column 1) rate
- 2.6%
- Section 301 — China (List 3)
- + 25%
- Section 122 — 10% global baseline
- + 10%
Effective duty37.6%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
| Customs value | $2,000.00 |
| Base duty2.6% | $52.00 |
| Section 301 — China (List 3)25% | $500.00 |
| Section 122 — 10% global baseline10% | $200.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | $2.62 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)0.13% | $2.50 |
| Freight | $240.00 |
| Total landed cost(~37.6% duty) | $2,997.12 |
- · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.
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