Import duty on cables with connectors (voltage up to 1,000 v) into Japan
Goods under HS 8544.42 (cables with connectors (voltage up to 1,000 v)) are charged 0% general import duty in Japan, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02.
Import consumption tax in Japan: 10% standard rate. Standard rate: consumption tax 7.8% + local consumption tax 2.2% = 10% total (reduced rate 8% for certain food and beverages).
Low-value shipments: Total taxable value of 10,000 yen or less is exempt from customs duty and consumption tax; designated goods (e.g. leather bags, knitted clothing, footwear) excluded unless a personal-use gift; liquor/tobacco taxes not exempt.
Official tariff lines under this code
| Tariff line | Description | Rate as printed |
|---|---|---|
| 8544.42-010 | - Of a kind used for telecommunicationOfficial wording8544.42 Fitted with connectors Free 010 - Of a kind used for telecommunication (Free) | General Free; WTO (Free) 0% (lower of General and WTO) |
| 8544.42-091 | -- For a voltage not exceeding 80VOfficial wording091 -- For a voltage not exceeding 80V | General Free; WTO (4.8%) 0% (lower of General and WTO) |
| 8544.42-099 | -- OtherOfficial wording099 -- Other | General Free; WTO (4.8%) 0% (lower of General and WTO) |
Estimate your landed costCables with connectors (voltage up to 1,000 V): all destinationsImporting into Japan