High-Voltage Copper Instrumentation Cable from Japan
Multi-pair copper cable for instrumentation and control systems in industrial plants, rated 750V with PVC insulation and individual pair shielding. Designed for transmitting low-level signals over long distances with minimal interference. Classified under HTS 8544.49.30.40 due to copper construction and voltage rating exceeding 600V.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed cable construction drawings showing pair count, shielding, and voltage specifications
• Test certificates confirming insulation withstand voltage >600V are critical for proper classification
• Avoid misclassification by clearly labeling as 'control cable' rather than power cable