Import duty on cables with connectors (voltage up to 1,000 v)
Goods under HS 8544.42 are classed as "Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors" in the official UK tariff. The table shows the general duty rate range in each destination, taken from the official tariff lines under this code.
The range is the lowest to the highest rate among the tariff lines under this code. Which line applies depends on the exact goods; confirm the classification with a licensed customs broker.
| Destination | General duty rate range | Tariff lines | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0% to 2.6% | 3 | 2026-10-02 |
| United Kingdom | 0% to 2% | 9 | 2026-10-02 |
| European Union | 0% to 3.3% | 2 | 2026-10-02 |
| Canada | 0% | 2 | 2026-10-02 |
| Japan | 0% | 3 | 2026-10-02 |
* Some tariff lines carry a specific or compound duty that is not included in the range.