CLA-2:OT:RR:NC:N2:212
Donghee Jeong
Passwin Customs Service Inc.
11 Beobwon-ro 11-gil
Songpa-gu, Seoul 05836
South Korea
RE: The tariff classification of LAN Cables from South Korea
Dear Mr. Jeong:
In your letter dated December 10, 2025, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client,
Dong-Il Electric Wire Co. LTD.
The merchandise under consideration is described as a Local Area Network (LAN) Cable and is identified by
model number UTP CAT5e PLUS CMR Riser 4-pair Solid LAN Cable. You state that the subject cable is a
communications cable used for Ethernet and related network applications for data transmission in various
industries and installations. The cables are constructed of four twisted pairs of 24 AWG copper wire, each
insulated with polyethylene and jacketed using Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). It is noted that the cables are not
fitted with connectors and rated at 300 volts. The cables will be imported on reels in boxes of 1,000 ft.
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 number UTP CAT5e PLUS CMR Riser 4-pair Solid
LAN Cable 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 1,000V:
Other: Of copper: Other.” The general rate of duty will be 5.3% ad valorem.
The 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/.
This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other
charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other
duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the
classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either
the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions
covering exceptions to such tariffs.
For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo
Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and Frequently Asked Questions on
the Trade Remedy/IEEPA page at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies/IEEPA-FAQ.
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)
Evan Conceicao
Designated Official Performing the Duties of the Division Director
National Commodity Specialist Division