PVC Insulated Copper Hookup Wire AWG 18 from Japan
Flexible PVC-insulated single-conductor copper wire (AWG 18) used in electronics assembly and control panels. Classified under 8544.49.30 for copper-based insulated conductors under 1,000V voltage. Provides reliable low-voltage connections in consumer electronics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide insulation thickness measurements and UL/CSA certification for PVC compliance
• Declare exact AWG size and copper content percentage to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Ensure spools are marked with voltage rating to avoid classification as building wire (8544.42)