8544.42.20.00

Other: — Of a kind used for telecommunicationsOfficial rule
General rate
Free
Unit of quantity
No.
System noteHTS revision 2026-20 · effective 2026-09-28 · data updated 2026-09-29 · verify against the current HTS at entry.

Classification path

8544 Insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable…›8544.30.00.00 Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft…›8544.42 Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>: — Fitt…›8544.42.10.00 Fitted with modular telephone connectors›8544.42.20.00 Other: — Of a kind used for telecommunications

CBP ruling evidence

N3597292026-04-01Official rule
The tariff classification of data cables from Germany

N359729 April 2, 2026 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2:220 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8544.49.3080 Kelly Kilgore AVL Test Systems, Inc. 47519 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 RE: The tariff classification of data cables from Germany Dear Ms. Kilgore: In your letter dated March 13, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise under consideration, identified by part number EX0664, is described as an industrial data cable. The subject cable is comprised of…

N3565022025-12-11Official rule
The tariff classification of cable adapters for aviation headsets from China

N356502 December 12, 2025 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2 212 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8544.42.2000 Madison Ratto Light Speed Aviation 6135 Jean Road Lake Oswego, OR 97035 RE: The tariff classification of cable adapters for aviation headsets from China Dear Ms. Ratto: In your letter dated November 27, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling. There are three cables at issue with this request. The first is identified as the Lightning Adaptor, part number 300-00053-…

N3342872023-08-22Official rule
The tariff classification of the Cionic Neural Sleeve™ and its components from China

N334287 August 23, 2023 CLA-2-90:OT:RR:NC:N3 135 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.40.9550; 8544.42.2000; 9021.90.8100; 9817.00.96; 9903.88.03 George R. Tuttle, III Tuttle Law Offices 3950 Civic Center Drive, Suite 310 San Rafael, CA 94903 RE: The tariff classification of the Cionic Neural Sleeve™ and its components from China Dear Mr. Tuttle: In your letter dated July 27, 2023, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Cionic Inc. The Cionic Neural S…

About HTS 8544.42.20.00

What is the duty rate for HTS 8544.42.20.00?

The general duty rate is Free (no ad-valorem duty).

What products are classified under 8544.42.20.00?

HTS 8544.42.20.00 covers Other: — Of a kind used for telecommunications. It sits under 8544.42.10.00 Fitted with modular telephone connectors in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Is there a CBP ruling supporting this classification?

Yes. Ruling N359729 (2026-04-01) classified a comparable product under 8544.42.20.00.

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