High-Voltage Copper Shipboard Power Cable from Japan
Flame-retardant insulated copper cable for marine vessel power distribution systems exceeding 1,000 V. Classified under HTS 8544.60.40.00 for copper high-voltage electric conductors. Meets IEEE 45 standards for shipboard low-smoke zero-halogen insulation.
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
• Obtain ABS or DNV type approval certificates; verify halogen-free insulation specs; pitfall: misdeclaration as automotive cable leading to Chapter 87