Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery
HS 8544 — Insulated wire, cable and other conductors
Insulated wire, cable and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors — including many finished cables.
What falls under HS 8544?
Products commonly classified under this heading include:
- USB and charging cables
- power cords
- data cables
- wiring harnesses
Examples, not a ruling — the exact code depends on the finished product.
What moves your duty rate?
For goods under HS 8544, the rate usually turns on:
- whether the cable is fitted with connectors
- conductor material (copper vs other)
- voltage rating
- destination country
Duty rates are not shown here on purpose: they depend on the full 8–10 digit code, the destination country and any trade remedies. Enter the rate your broker confirms into the landed-cost calculator.
Questions
Common questions about HS 8544
Are USB cables classified as cable or as electronics?
A finished USB cable is usually an insulated conductor under heading 8544, even with connectors fitted. The connector alone can differ — describe the finished product.
Related headings
All headingsNeighbouring codes
8536Electrical switching / protecting apparatus (≤1,000 V)switches, plugs and sockets, connectors and terminals8504Electrical transformers, static converters and inductorspower adapters, phone and laptop chargers, USB power supplies8517Telephone sets and communication apparatussmartphones, routers and modems, network switches
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