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HTS 8544 Tariff

HTS 8544 classifies "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:" in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Base duty rates below apply to most trade; country of origin can change applicable rates and add additional duties (e.g. Section 301). Use the calculator or API to compute total duty.

  • Type: Base HTS
  • How to use: Base rates apply to most countries (General/Special). Column 2 applies to non-MFN countries. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) may apply by origin; use the calculator or resolve API to get the full picture.
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Official HTS Description

Official product classification and description from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Product Name

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:

HTS Schedule 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:

Additional 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:

HS Code

8544

HTS Number

8544

Classification Level

Level 0 (more specific = higher level)

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Additional Duties (Section 301, 232, etc.)

Country-specific additional tariffs separate from base rates

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These duties are country-specific and separate from the base tariff rates shown above.

Related HTS Codes

Other codes in the same chapter ( 8544)

8544.11.00
Of copper
General Rate: 3.5%
8544.11.00.20
33 AWG (0.18 mm in diameter) and finer
8544.11.00.30
22 AWG (0.643 mm in diameter) and finer but larger than 33 AWG (0.18 mm in diameter)
8544.11.00.50
Other (8544.11.00.50)
8544.19.00.00
Other (8544.19.00.00)
General Rate: 4¢/kg
8544.20.00.00
Coaxial cable and other coaxial electric conductors
General Rate: 5¢/kg
8544.30.00.00
Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships
General Rate: 5¢/No.
8544.42
Fitted with connectors:
8544.42.10.00
Fitted with modular telephone connectors
General Rate: Free
8544.42.20.00
Of a kind used for telecommunications
General Rate: Free
8544.42.90
Other (8544.42.90)
General Rate: 2.6%
8544.42.90.10
Extension cords as defined in statistical note 7 to this chapter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "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:". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.

Duty rates (HTS columns)

Base duty rates and agreement-specific tariffs for this product

Column 1 - General

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Column 1 - Special

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Column 2

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