HS Code for Charging Cable
The HS code for charging cable is 8544.42 (Electric conductors, fitted with connectors ≤1000V). In the United States, the full 10-digit HTS code is 8544.42.10.00, and goods made in China currently carry a stacked ad-valorem duty of about 37.5% once Section 301, 232 and 122 measures are applied.
Code variants for charging cable
Classification changes with material, power and construction. Pick the row that matches your product — each code links to its full tariff breakdown.
| Variant | HS6 | Why | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable with connectors (≤1000 V) | 8544.42 | An electric conductor fitted with connectors, rated ≤1000 V, is classified under 8544.42. | 8544.42.10.00 → |
| Cable without connectors | 8544.42 | One without connectors is actually classified under 8544.49 (pending manual review). | 8544.42.10.00 → |
US duty stack for charging cable (made in China)
Classification Receipt
8544.42.10.00
Electric conductors, fitted with connectors ≤1000V
| MFN base rate (Col. 1 General)Source: USITC HTS 2026 · effective 2026-01-01 | 0.0% |
| Section 301 · List 3 (China origin — list scope approximated by chapter, official list prevails)Source: USTR · Section 301 · effective 2019-05-10 | +25.0% |
| Section 301 · Forced labour 12.5% (Annex II exclusions not yet parsed)Source: USTR · Section 301 (forced labour) · effective 2026-07-24 | +12.5% |
| Total ad valorem (× customs value) | 37.5% |
✓ Computed by the rule engine · every line carries its official source · plus MPF 0.3464% + HMF 0.125% (ocean)HTS-2026-Rev.11 · US ← CN
Example lane: China → US. Other origins and landed cost: landed-cost calculator. Full code detail: 8544.42.10.00 →
FAQ
- What is the HS code for charging cable?
- 8544.42 (Electric conductors, fitted with connectors ≤1000V). The 10-digit US HTS code is 8544.42.10.00. Always confirm against the exact material and function of your product.
- What is the US import duty for charging cable from China?
- About 37.5% ad valorem when stacked: MFN base rate (Col. 1 General) 0.0%; Section 301 · List 3 (China origin — list scope approximated by chapter, official list prevails) 25.0%; Section 301 · Forced labour 12.5% (Annex II exclusions not yet parsed) 12.5%. Each line links to its official source and effective date. Federal MPF/HMF are additional.
- Do different versions of charging cable use different HS codes?
- Yes. Cable with connectors (≤1000 V) → 8544.42; Cable without connectors → 8544.42. Material and construction change the classification, so pick the row that matches your product.
- Where does this HS code data come from?
- US HTS 2026 (USITC), Section 301 (USTR), Section 232 (BIS) and Section 122 (Federal Register). Every rate carries a source_url and effective_from. Current build uses a structurally-real sample dataset.
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