CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N2:220
James Chikow
Palm Auto Security, Inc.
1551 N Flagler Dr., Apt 1014
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
RE: The tariff classification of a wiring harness assembly from China
Dear Mr. Chikow:
In your letter dated February 15, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The merchandise under consideration is identified as a passive multi-channel video signal harness assembly,
Part No. PAS-QFT-001. You state the wiring harness is designed for installation in commercial vehicle
recording and display systems and functions solely as a signal transmission apparatus. The harness assembly
consists of multiple insulated copper coaxial conductors bundled together and fitted with Fakra-type
connectors on one end and BNC connectors on the other end. You indicate the device contains no active
electronic components and performs no signal processing, amplification, or modification.
In use, the subject wiring harness connects external cameras to the in-vehicle recording and display
equipment, allowing multiple cameras to be connected and viewed within the vehicle.
In your letter, you suggest that the wiring harness is classifiable in heading 8544, Harmonized Tariff
Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). As the device is constructed as a coaxial cable, with specific coaxial
connectors and is used to only transmit the specified signals, we agree.
The applicable subheading for the subject harness will be 8544.20.0000, 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: Coaxial cable and other
coaxial electric conductors.” 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 the Trade Remedies page at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies.
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 Gary Chaffee at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
James Forkan
Designated Official Performing the Duties of the Division Director
National Commodity Specialist Division