Lightning to USB Cable MFi Certified from China

Apple MFi-certified Lightning 8-pin to USB-C cable for iPhone/iPad charging and data sync, 1m length. Classifies under HTS 8544.42.90.90 as fitted insulated conductor with proprietary connectors ≤1,000V. Features durable aramid fiber reinforcement.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Include MFi certificate number and Apple authorization proof to validate authenticity

Chipset/controller presence must be declared; integrated chips don't change conductor classification

Counterfeit risk high; maintain supplier pedigree documentation