8544.49.90.00—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
HTS 8544.49.90.00 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, 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. 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.
HTS 8544.49.90.00 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, other. It belongs to Chapter 85 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 8544.49.90.00?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 8544.49.90.00 is 3.9%. 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 8544.49.90.00?
Yes. Imports of HTS 8544.49.90.00 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 8544.49.90.00?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 8544.49.90.00 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 8544.49.90.00?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 8544.49.90.00 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 8544.49.90.00 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