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D-Sub 9-Pin Serial Cable from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

27.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

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