The tariff classification of electrical cables from China
Issued August 14, 2018 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8544.42.2000
Headings: 8544
Product description
The tariff classification of electrical cables from China
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the cables (Item #’s 53354-US, and 53355-US) will be 8544.42.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Insulated wire, cable…: Other electric conductors, for voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: Fitted with connectors: Other: Of a kind used for telecommunications.
Full text
N299351 August 14, 2018 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2:209 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8544.42.2000 Mr. John E. Fairbanks Project Manager, Customs Staples Inc. 500 Staples Drive Framingham, MA 01702 RE: The tariff classification of electrical cables from China Dear Mr. Fairbanks: In your letter dated July 20,2018, you requested a tariff classificationn ruling. The items in question are cables (Item #’s 53354-US, and 53355-US). The first item (Item # 53354-US) is a six foot fabric covered USB-C cable used for USB-C compatible devices only. This item will charge and sync USB-C equipped devices from standard USB-A equipped computers and chargers. USB 2.0 supports up to 480 Mbps transfer speeds. This device supports up to 15W charging power. The second item (Item # 53355-US) is a six foot fabric covered lightening connector cable. This item is designed to connect specifically to Apple® products, which include but are not limited to iPhones, iPads, and iPods. The applicable subheading for the cables (Item #’s 53354-US, and 53355-US) will be 8544.42.2000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Insulated wire, cable…: Other electric conductors, for voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts: Fitted with connectors: Other: Of a kind used for telecommunications.” The rate of duty will be Free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Steven Pollichino at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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