PVC Insulated Multi-Conductor Control Cable from Japan
This cable consists of multiple PVC-insulated copper conductors twisted together, sheathed in PVC, rated for 600V, used in industrial control panels and automation systems. It falls under HTS 8544.49.90.00 as an insulated electric conductor for voltage not exceeding 1,000V, not specified elsewhere in the subheading. The connectors are optional and not pre-fitted in standard configurations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
28.9%
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 of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify conductor material and insulation thickness meet voltage rating specs per UL or IEC standards to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed spec sheets showing voltage ≤1,000V and no RF shielding to confirm 8544.49.90.00 applicability