CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2:212
Jiwon Kwon
CUSAN Customs Service Incorporation
#309, 35, Magokjungang 2-ro, Gangseo-gu
Seoul 07806
South Korea
RE: The tariff classification of LAN cables from South Korea
Dear Ms. Kwon:
In your letter dated September 1, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client,
Gaon Cable Company, LTD.
The merchandise under consideration is described as Local Area Network (LAN) Cables and identified by
model numbers UTPCAT.6CMR and UTPCAT.6CMP. You state that the subject cables are used for data
communications in various industries and installations. The cables are constructed of four twisted pairs of 23
and 24 AWG, solid copper wire, each with insulation, and jacketed using PVC. The maximum voltage rating
for the cables is 300 volts and we note that the cables are not fitted with connectors. The cables will be
imported in boxes of 1,000ft.
In your request, you suggest that the correct classification for the subject cables are under subheading
8544.49.3080, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). We agree.
The applicable subheading for the LAN Cables, Model Numbers UTPCAT.6CMR, UTPCAT.6CMP will be
8544.49.3080, HTSUS, which provides for “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: Other electrical conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 100 V: Other:
Of copper: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 5.3% ad valorem.
Effective April 5, 2025, Executive Orders implemented “Reciprocal Tariffs.” All imported merchandise
must be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which the reciprocal tariff applies or one of the
Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to the reciprocal tariffs. At this time, products of [country name]
will be subject to an additional ad valorem rate of duty of 15 percent. At the time of entry, you must report
the Chapter 99 heading applicable to your product classification, i.e. 9903.02.56, in addition to subheading
8544.49.3080, HTSUS, listed above.
The tariffs and additional duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided
for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying
duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents
filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contact
National Import Specialist Luke LePage at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
Denise Faingar
Acting Director
National Commodity Specialist Division