What is the HS code for USB-C Charging Cable?

The HS code for USB-C Charging Cable is 8544.42.90. Electric conductors for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V — fitted with connectors

What is the import duty rate for USB-C Charging Cable in the EU?

The EU MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) duty rate for USB-C Charging Cable (HS code 8544.42.90) is 2.7%, applied under the EU Combined Nomenclature (CN).

What is the US tariff rate for USB-C Charging Cable?

The US MFN duty rate for USB-C Charging Cable (HTS code 8544.42.90) is Free, as listed in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Note that Section 301 tariffs may apply to goods of Chinese origin in addition to the MFN rate.

What is the UK import duty for USB-C Charging Cable?

The UK Global Tariff (UKGT) duty rate for USB-C Charging Cable (HS code 8544.42.90) is 2.7%. This applies post-Brexit and is independent of the EU rate.

USB-C Charging Cable — HS Code

Electric conductors for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V — fitted with connectors

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HS Code

8544 — Insulated wire, cable; other insulated electric conductors

🇪🇺 EU

2.7%

EU TARIC

🇺🇸 US

Free

USITC HTS

🇬🇧 UK

2.7%

UK Global Tariff

Classification Context

Chapter

Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment

Heading

8544 — Insulated wire, cable; other insulated electric conductors

Applicable Rule

GRI 1 — 8544.42 covers conductors fitted with connectors for ≤1,000 V

Prior Rulings

EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)

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US — CBP CROSS Ruling Database

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UK — HMRC Trade Tariff

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Classification Notes

USB-C, Micro-USB, and Lightning cables are all classified under 8544.42. The rate varies by connector type and material in some jurisdictions. Note the US may apply Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin.

MFN Duty Rates by Market

European Union

8544.42.90

2.7%

EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states

United States

8544.42.90

Free

US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods

United Kingdom

8544.42.90

2.7%

UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN

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Official Sources & References

WCO HS Nomenclature

World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes

wcoomd.org

EU TARIC Database

European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates

ec.europa.eu

US HTS Schedule (USITC)

United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule

hts.usitc.gov

UK Global Tariff (HMRC)

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit

trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.

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