D-Sub 9-Pin Serial Cable

DB9 male-to-female RS232 serial cable for industrial PLCs and instrumentation, shielded, 28AWG stranded. HTS 8544.42.90.90 applies to this fitted data communications conductor ≤1,000V. DB-style metal shell with thumbscrew locks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.6%+35.0%37.6%
🇲🇽Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇨🇦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇩🇪Germany2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇯🇵Japan2.6%+10.0%12.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

8471.80.90.00Higher: 50% vs 37.6%

If automatic data processing unit

Serial cables designed exclusively for ADP machines classify with the processing units.

8543.70.93.01Lower: 10% vs 37.6%

If broadcast equipment

RS232 cables for TV/radio transmission apparatus shift to media transmission heading.

8536.69Lower: 12.7% vs 37.6%

If instrument panel wiring

D-sub cables permanently wired into control panels become panel components.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify RS232/RS485 protocol support and baud rate capabilities in technical data

Shielding effectiveness test results help distinguish from unshielded telecom wire

Length over 15m may trigger signal booster scrutiny affecting classification

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