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Copper Battery Cable

Heavy-gauge stranded bare copper cable for connecting batteries in vehicles and equipment, offering high amperage capacity for power transmission. This uninsulated stranded copper cable is classified under tariff item 7413.00.00. It is not made into an article and has no fittings attached.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8544.30.00Same rate: Free

If the cable is fitted with battery terminals or connectors

Ignition wiring sets and other vehicle wiring with fittings fall under heading 85.44.

7408.11.10Same rate: Free

If the product is a single solid wire rather than stranded

Solid copper wire is classified under heading 74.08.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the cable is imported without terminal lugs or clamps—fitted cables are classified as articles

• Confirm the copper is not alloyed beyond the limits for refined copper

• Consider whether the cable is a replacement part for a vehicle, which may have different rules

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