8544.42.90.90—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, fitted with connectors, other
HTS 8544.42.90.90 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, fitted with connectors, other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 18 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently stack on top of the base rate, and 2 active AD/CVD orders flag this code.
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
HTS 8544.42.90.90 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, fitted with connectors, other. It belongs to Chapter 85 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 8544.42.90.90?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 8544.42.90.90 is 2.6%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 8544.42.90.90?
Yes. Imports of HTS 8544.42.90.90 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 8544.42.90.90?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 8544.42.90.90 is 35%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 8544.42.90.90?
Yes — HTS 8544.42.90.90 is covered by section_232 provision 9903.78.01 (50% ad valorem). 17 additional overlays also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Does HTS 8544.42.90.90 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
Yes — 2 AD/CVD orders flag this code: A-570-095 (AD, China), C-570-096 (CVD, China). Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
Trade programs(16)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility