Import duty / Chapter 85 / Heading 8544
Heading 8544 covers 8 tariff lines in LoadLoom's table; 5 of them clear duty-free under USMCA for goods made in Canada, the US or Mexico. Published US and Canadian rates below, verified October 2026. Pick the line that matches your goods for the worked example and border steps.
| HS code | Goods | US duty | Canada duty | USMCA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8544.11 | Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, of copper | 3.5% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 8544.19 | Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, (of other than copper) | 3.9% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 8544.20 | Insulated electric conductors; co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors | 5.3% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 8544.30 | Insulated electric conductors; ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships | 5% | Free | Free with certificate |
| 8544.42 | Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors | Free | Free | Not eligible |
| 8544.49 | Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors | Free | Free | Not eligible |
| 8544.60 | Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts | 3.7% | Free | Not eligible |
| 8544.70 | Insulated electric conductors; optical fibre cables | Free | Free | Free with certificate |
This page is a free reference for shippers, not a customs ruling. Final classification and duty are determined by the licensed customs broker at entry, and government amounts are always billed at actual. Rates change with each tariff edition and trade action.
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