High-Voltage Copper Mine Hoist Cable

Heavy-duty insulated copper cable for powering mine hoist motors at voltages over 1,000 V, with reinforced insulation for vertical reeling. Falls under HTS 8544.60.40.00 for other high-voltage copper electric conductors. Engineered for harsh mining environments with abrasion-resistant sheathing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+35.0%38.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%+10.0%13.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8544.70.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.5%

If optical fibers assembled with copper conductors

Hybrid cables combining optical fibers and copper are classified under 8544.70 for fiber-optic assemblies.

8544.49.30Higher: 40.3% vs 38.5%

If rated ≤1,000 V

Mine cables not exceeding 1,000 V shift to the general low-voltage copper conductor category.

8431.49.90Lower: 35% vs 38.5%

If sold as integral mining machinery part

If imported specifically as a component of mining hoists, it may classify under machinery parts rather than standalone conductors.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify compliance with MSHA standards for mining equipment cables; document reel length and bending radius specs; pitfall: reclassification if declared as machinery part instead of conductor

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