Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. This chapter is the most concentrated chapter of electromechanical products in the HS classification, involving a wide range of commodities from household appliances to industrial power equipment. Within the chapter, further divisions are made by function, use, and voltage level. Heading 8544 specifically addresses insulated wire, cable and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors. Heading 8544 includes insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fiber cables made up of individually sheathed fibers, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors. This heading covers various types of insulated conductors from low voltage to high voltage, but subheading 854442 specifically refers to cables fitted with connectors with a voltage not exceeding 1000 V, i.e., low-voltage cables assembled with connectors. First 2 digits 85: belongs to Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof). Digits 3-4: 44 indicates heading 8544, i.e., insulated wire, cable and other insulated electric conductors. Digits 5-6: 42 under 8544, 8544.4 is 'Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V', and 8544.42 is further limited to 'fitted with connectors'. Therefore, the complete meaning of 854442 is: insulated cables with a voltage ≤1000 V, fitted with connectors. This subheading is distinguished from 854441 (not fitted with connectors) and 854449 (other), with the core being the two conditions of 'fitted with connectors' and 'voltage ≤1000 V'. The goods are cables fitted with connectors and with a voltage not exceeding 1000 V, fully conforming to the description of subheading 854442. If not fitted with connectors, they should be classified under 854441; if the voltage exceeds 1000 V, under 854460; if coaxial cable, under 854420; if optical fiber cable, under 854470. Therefore, being fitted with connectors and low voltage is the key to classification under 854442.
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Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. This chapter is the most concentrated chapter of electromechanical products in the HS classification, involving a wide range of commodities from household appliances to industrial power equipment. Within the chapter, further divisions are made by function, use, and voltage level. Heading 8544 specifically addresses insulated wire, cable and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors.
Heading
Heading 8544 includes insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fiber cables made up of individually sheathed fibers, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors. This heading covers various types of insulated conductors from low voltage to high voltage, but subheading 854442 specifically refers to cables fitted with connectors with a voltage not exceeding 1000 V, i.e., low-voltage cables assembled with connectors.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 85: belongs to Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof). Digits 3-4: 44 indicates heading 8544, i.e., insulated wire, cable and other insulated electric conductors. Digits 5-6: 42 under 8544, 8544.4 is 'Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V', and 8544.42 is further limited to 'fitted with connectors'. Therefore, the complete meaning of 854442 is: insulated cables with a voltage ≤1000 V, fitted with connectors. This subheading is distinguished from 854441 (not fitted with connectors) and 854449 (other), with the core being the two conditions of 'fitted with connectors' and 'voltage ≤1000 V'.
Classification Basis
The goods are cables fitted with connectors and with a voltage not exceeding 1000 V, fully conforming to the description of subheading 854442. If not fitted with connectors, they should be classified under 854441; if the voltage exceeds 1000 V, under 854460; if coaxial cable, under 854420; if optical fiber cable, under 854470. Therefore, being fitted with connectors and low voltage is the key to classification under 854442.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, which should include key information such as voltage level and whether fitted with connectors, e.g., 'Cable fitted with connectors (voltage ≤1000 V)'. Use: Explain the application scenario of the cable, such as signal or power transmission for computers, mobile phones, household appliances, industrial equipment, etc. Brand: Fill in the brand or manufacturer name of the cable; if no brand, fill in 'No Brand'. Model: Fill in the model or specification code of the product to facilitate customs identification of the specific product. Voltage: Specify the rated voltage of the cable, which must not exceed 1000 V, e.g., '220V', '300/500V'. Whether Fitted with Connectors: Declare whether connectors are assembled, such as 'Yes' or 'No'; it must be 'Yes' to be classified under 854442. Connector Type: Describe the type of connector, such as USB, HDMI, DC plug, aviation plug, etc. Length: Declare the length of the cable, usually in meters, e.g., '1.5 meters'. Product Name: Cable fitted with connectors (voltage ≤1000 V); Use: For mobile phone charging; Brand: XYZ; Model: CB-123; Voltage: 5V; Whether Fitted with Connectors: Yes; Connector Type: USB Type-C; Length: 1 meter. Incorrectly classifying cables fitted with connectors with voltage exceeding 1000 V under 854442; they should actually be classified under 854460. Ignoring the 'fitted with connectors' condition and incorrectly declaring cables without connectors as 854442; they should be classified under 854441. Incorrectly classifying coaxial cables fitted with connectors under 854442; they should actually be classified under 854420.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared goods, which should include key information such as voltage level and whether fitted with connectors, e.g., 'Cable fitted with connectors (voltage ≤1000 V)'.
⚠️ Only writing 'cable' or 'connecting wire', without indicating voltage and connector status.
Use
Explain the application scenario of the cable, such as signal or power transmission for computers, mobile phones, household appliances, industrial equipment, etc.
⚠️ The use description is too general, such as 'for electronic equipment', without specifics.
Brand
Fill in the brand or manufacturer name of the cable; if no brand, fill in 'No Brand'.
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer, or omitting the brand, making identification impossible.
Model
Fill in the model or specification code of the product to facilitate customs identification of the specific product.
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or inconsistency with the actual product.
Voltage
Specify the rated voltage of the cable, which must not exceed 1000 V, e.g., '220V', '300/500V'.
⚠️ Not specifying voltage or incorrectly filling in over 1000 V, leading to classification errors.
Whether Fitted with Connectors
Declare whether connectors are assembled, such as 'Yes' or 'No'; it must be 'Yes' to be classified under 854442.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring cables without connectors as fitted with connectors, or vice versa.
Connector Type
Describe the type of connector, such as USB, HDMI, DC plug, aviation plug, etc.
⚠️ Unclear description of connector type, such as only writing 'plug'.
Length
Declare the length of the cable, usually in meters, e.g., '1.5 meters'.
⚠️ Not declaring length or incorrect unit.
Example： Product Name: Cable fitted with connectors (voltage ≤1000 V); Use: For mobile phone charging; Brand: XYZ; Model: CB-123; Voltage: 5V; Whether Fitted with Connectors: Yes; Connector Type: USB Type-C; Length: 1 meter.
Common Mistakes：
Incorrectly classifying cables fitted with connectors with voltage exceeding 1000 V under 854442; they should actually be classified under 854460.
Ignoring the 'fitted with connectors' condition and incorrectly declaring cables without connectors as 854442; they should be classified under 854441.
Incorrectly classifying coaxial cables fitted with connectors under 854442; they should actually be classified under 854420.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification are: 1. Whether the goods are insulated cables; 2. Whether they are fitted with connectors; 3. Whether the rated voltage does not exceed 1000 V. Only when all three conditions are met can they be classified under 854442. If any condition is missing, other subheadings must be considered. In addition, attention must be paid to the distinction from 854420 (coaxial cable) and 854470 (optical fiber cable), which have independent definitions and are not divided by voltage and connectors. 854441 Cables not fitted with connectors (voltage ≤1000 V): 854441 is low-voltage cables not fitted with connectors, while 854442 is low-voltage cables fitted with connectors. The core difference is whether connectors are assembled. 854449 Other electric conductors (voltage ≤1000 V): 854449 is other low-voltage electric conductors not elsewhere specified, usually referring to wires not fitted with connectors and not cables, such as single insulated wires. 854442 specifically refers to cables fitted with connectors. 854460 Other electric conductors (voltage >1000 V): 854460 is high-voltage electric conductors with voltage exceeding 1000 V, whether or not fitted with connectors. 854442 is limited to voltage ≤1000 V. 854420 Coaxial cable: 854420 is coaxial cable, whether or not fitted with connectors, regardless of voltage level. 854442 is other cables fitted with connectors, not coaxial. 854470 Optical fiber cables: 854470 is optical fiber cables, composed of optical fibers, used for optical signal transmission. 854442 is electric conductor cables, transmitting electrical signals or power. Are the cables fitted with connectors? Is the rated voltage ≤1000 V? Are they coaxial cables? Are they optical fiber cables? Do they belong to other subheadings under heading 8544?
Basis
The core criteria for classification are: 1. Whether the goods are insulated cables; 2. Whether they are fitted with connectors; 3. Whether the rated voltage does not exceed 1000 V. Only when all three conditions are met can they be classified under 854442. If any condition is missing, other subheadings must be considered. In addition, attention must be paid to the distinction from 854420 (coaxial cable) and 854470 (optical fiber cable), which have independent definitions and are not divided by voltage and connectors.
Confused Codes：
854441 - Cables not fitted with connectors (voltage ≤1000 V)
854441 is low-voltage cables not fitted with connectors, while 854442 is low-voltage cables fitted with connectors. The core difference is whether connectors are assembled.
854449 - Other electric conductors (voltage ≤1000 V)
854449 is other low-voltage electric conductors not elsewhere specified, usually referring to wires not fitted with connectors and not cables, such as single insulated wires. 854442 specifically refers to cables fitted with connectors.
854460 - Other electric conductors (voltage >1000 V)
854460 is high-voltage electric conductors with voltage exceeding 1000 V, whether or not fitted with connectors. 854442 is limited to voltage ≤1000 V.
854420 - Coaxial cable
854420 is coaxial cable, whether or not fitted with connectors, regardless of voltage level. 854442 is other cables fitted with connectors, not coaxial.
854470 - Optical fiber cables
854470 is optical fiber cables, composed of optical fibers, used for optical signal transmission. 854442 is electric conductor cables, transmitting electrical signals or power.
Self-Check：
✓ Are the cables fitted with connectors?
✓ Is the rated voltage ≤1000 V?
✓ Are they coaxial cables?
✓ Are they optical fiber cables?
✓ Do they belong to other subheadings under heading 8544?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether a cable belongs to 854442? First confirm that the cable is an insulated electric conductor, then check whether connectors are assembled, and finally confirm that the rated voltage does not exceed 1000 V. If all three are met, it can be classified under 854442. If any condition is missing, other subheadings must be considered. Which HS code should a USB data cable with connectors be classified under? USB data cables usually have a voltage of 5V and are fitted with connectors, belonging to low-voltage cables fitted with connectors, and should be classified under 854442. However, note that if they are mainly used for data transmission and have specific functions, they may be classified by function, but generally still under 854442. What is the main difference between 854442 and 854441? 854441 is low-voltage cables not fitted with connectors, while 854442 is low-voltage cables fitted with connectors. The difference lies in whether connectors are assembled. Cables fitted with connectors are usually used for plug-and-play scenarios, while cables without connectors require further processing. Where should cables fitted with connectors with voltage exceeding 1000 V be classified? They should be classified under 854460, which covers insulated electric conductors with voltage exceeding 1000 V, whether or not fitted with connectors. 854442 only applies to cables fitted with connectors with voltage not exceeding 1000 V. Can coaxial cables fitted with connectors be classified under 854442? No. Coaxial cables have an independent subheading 854420, and regardless of whether they are fitted with connectors or the voltage level, they are classified under 854420. 854442 only applies to non-coaxial cables. What key information is required when declaring 854442? Product name, use, brand, model, voltage, whether fitted with connectors, connector type, length, etc. are required. Among these, voltage and whether fitted with connectors are key to classification and must be accurately declared. If a cable is fitted with connectors but the voltage is not indicated, how to handle it? The supplier should be asked to provide technical specifications to determine the rated voltage. If it cannot be determined, it may be classified according to the highest possible voltage, but it is recommended to declare truthfully to avoid classification risks. How to check the export tax rebate rate and regulatory conditions for 854442? Through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry platforms, enter HS code 854442 to view the latest export tax rebate rate, regulatory conditions, and inspection and quarantine requirements. Tax rates may change, so please refer to the latest published information.
Q: How to determine whether a cable belongs to 854442?
A: First confirm that the cable is an insulated electric conductor, then check whether connectors are assembled, and finally confirm that the rated voltage does not exceed 1000 V. If all three are met, it can be classified under 854442. If any condition is missing, other subheadings must be considered.
Q: Which HS code should a USB data cable with connectors be classified under?
A: USB data cables usually have a voltage of 5V and are fitted with connectors, belonging to low-voltage cables fitted with connectors, and should be classified under 854442. However, note that if they are mainly used for data transmission and have specific functions, they may be classified by function, but generally still under 854442.
Q: What is the main difference between 854442 and 854441?
A: 854441 is low-voltage cables not fitted with connectors, while 854442 is low-voltage cables fitted with connectors. The difference lies in whether connectors are assembled. Cables fitted with connectors are usually used for plug-and-play scenarios, while cables without connectors require further processing.
Q: Where should cables fitted with connectors with voltage exceeding 1000 V be classified?
A: They should be classified under 854460, which covers insulated electric conductors with voltage exceeding 1000 V, whether or not fitted with connectors. 854442 only applies to cables fitted with connectors with voltage not exceeding 1000 V.
Q: Can coaxial cables fitted with connectors be classified under 854442?
A: No. Coaxial cables have an independent subheading 854420, and regardless of whether they are fitted with connectors or the voltage level, they are classified under 854420. 854442 only applies to non-coaxial cables.
Q: What key information is required when declaring 854442?
A: Product name, use, brand, model, voltage, whether fitted with connectors, connector type, length, etc. are required. Among these, voltage and whether fitted with connectors are key to classification and must be accurately declared.
Q: If a cable is fitted with connectors but the voltage is not indicated, how to handle it?
A: The supplier should be asked to provide technical specifications to determine the rated voltage. If it cannot be determined, it may be classified according to the highest possible voltage, but it is recommended to declare truthfully to avoid classification risks.
Q: How to check the export tax rebate rate and regulatory conditions for 854442?
A: Through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry platforms, enter HS code 854442 to view the latest export tax rebate rate, regulatory conditions, and inspection and quarantine requirements. Tax rates may change, so please refer to the latest published information.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.