HTS 8544.42.20 duty rate
Of a kind used for telecommunications. General duty Free; for goods of Chinese origin, general + Section 301 (+25%) comes to 25% before any other duties.
| Tariff line | 8544.42.20 |
|---|---|
| Description | 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: › Fitted with connectors: › Other: › Of a kind used for telecommunications |
| General rate | Free |
| Special rate (trade programs) | none listed |
| Column 2 rate | 35% |
| Units of quantity | No. |
| Section 301 (China) | List 3 +25% (1 product exclusion may apply) |
Section 301 China tariffs on this line
| Chapter 99 heading | List | Extra duty | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.03 | List 3 | +25% | in effect |
Product exclusions
- 8544.42.20.00 (9903.88.69): Insulated electric conductors for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, fitted with connectors of a kind used for telecommunications, each valued over $0.35 but not over $2 (described in statistical reporting number 8544.42.2000) Until November 9, 2026.
2026 US–China tariff reduction lists: The US–China reduction lists are not published yet. Dutyfinch checks the Federal Register every day and flags each code as soon as the list appears.
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8544.11.00 · 8544.19.00 · 8544.20.00 · 8544.30.00 · 8544.42.10 · 8544.42.90 · 8544.49.10 · 8544.49.20 · 8544.49.30 · 8544.49.90 · 8544.60.20 · 8544.60.40 · 8544.60.60 · 8544.70.00
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and Federal Register; not legal or customs advice. Section 232, IEEPA, antidumping/countervailing and other duties can also apply. Confirm classification and rates with CBP or a licensed customs broker before you file.