Import duty on cables with connectors (voltage up to 1,000 v) into United Kingdom
Goods under HS 8544.42 (cables with connectors (voltage up to 1,000 v)) are charged 0% to 2% general import duty in United Kingdom, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02. The rate depends on which of the 9 tariff lines applies to your exact goods.
Import VAT in United Kingdom: 20% standard rate. Page states the standard rate rose to 20% on 4 January 2011; general UK VAT rates page, not import-specific.
Low-value shipments: Low Value Imports relief: full relief from customs duty for consignments of GBP 135 or less. Consultation document says government will remove the relief and introduce new LVI customs arrangements from March 2029 at the latest.
Official tariff lines under this code
| Tariff line | Description | Rate as printed |
|---|---|---|
| 8544421000 | Of a kind used for telecommunicationsOfficial wording"verbose_duty":"0.00%" | 0.00% 0% |
| 8544429010 | Data transmission cable capable of a bit rate transmission of 600 Mbit/s or more, with:<br>- a voltage of 1,25 V (± 0,25 V)<br>- connectors fitted at one or botOfficial wording"verbose_duty":"2.00%" | 2.00% 2% |
| 8544429020 | PET or PVC insulated flexible cable with or without connector with:<br>-voltage of not more than 250 V,<br>-a current of not more than 1 A,<br>-a heat resistancOfficial wording"verbose_duty":"2.00%" | 2.00% 2% |
| 8544429045 | Specially designed connector for solar power system:<br> -as 1-part system with 1 plastic housing with 1 or more but not more than 4 dOfficial wording"verbose_duty":"2.00%" | 2.00% 2% |
| 8544429050 | Four-core connecting cable containing two female connectors for the transmission of digital signals from navigation and/or audio systems to a USB connector and/Official wording"verbose_duty":"2.00%" | 2.00% 2% |
| 8544429055 | Wire harness for the transmission of signals and/or electrical power,<br>-with a 26-PIN or 28-PIN wire to board connectors in crimping technology,<br>-bound by Official wording"verbose_duty":"2.00%" | 2.00% 2% |
| 8544429070 | Electric conductors:<br>- of a voltage of not more than 80 V,<br>- with a length of not more than 120 cm,<br>- fitted with connectors,<br>for use in the manufacOfficial wording"verbose_duty":"2.00%" | 2.00% 2% |
| 8544429075 | Electrical wiring harness or cable for the steering system:<br>-with a rated voltage of 12 V,<br>-fitted with connectors on both ends or/and with special adapteOfficial wording"verbose_duty":"2.00%" | 2.00% 2% |
| 8544429090 | OtherOfficial wording"verbose_duty":"2.00%" | 2.00% 2% |
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