Armored Copper Instrumentation Cable Pair from China
Twisted pair copper cable with individual insulation, overall shield, and steel armor for instrumentation in harsh environments. Classified 8544.49.30 as copper multi-conductor ≤1,000V. Protects signal integrity in oil/gas and chemical plants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Detail armor type (interlocked steel, corrugated), shield construction, and pair count
• Provide EMC/EMI shielding effectiveness test data
• Declare as 'conductor' not 'tubing' despite armor presence