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HTS Code · Chapter 85 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

8544.11.00Winding wire, of copper

Also written 85441100

HTS Code 8544.11.00 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesInsulated (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:Winding wire:Of copper in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 3 sub-classifications.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from China pay 41% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8544.11.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 38.5% to 41%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8544.11.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
41%
$4,100.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
41.47%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,147.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty3.5%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.01Section 301 China: List 19903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 8544.11.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
3.5%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
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Column 2 (Non-NTR)
40%
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China41%
  • Mexico13.5%
  • Canada13.5%
  • Vietnam16%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8544.11.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from China pay 41% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
41%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China3.5%41%
Mexico3.5%13.5%0% with USMCA
Canada3.5%13.5%0% with USMCA
Vietnam3.5%16%
Germany3.5%10%
Japan3.5%12.5%
South Korea3.5%12.5%
Taiwan3.5%10%
India3.5%13.5%
Ireland3.5%10%
Italy3.5%10%
Switzerland3.5%12.5%
Thailand3.5%16%
Malaysia3.5%13.5%
United Kingdom3.5%13.5%
France3.5%10%
Indonesia3.5%13.5%
Brazil3.5%41%
Bangladesh3.5%13.5%
Cambodia3.5%13.5%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from China pay 41% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Mexico pay 13.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Canada pay 13.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Vietnam pay 16% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from India pay 13.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Thailand pay 16% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Malaysia pay 13.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from United Kingdom pay 13.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Indonesia pay 13.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Brazil pay 41% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Bangladesh pay 13.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Cambodia pay 13.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8544.11.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $814M of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00 and related codes), up 15% on 2024, mostly from Mexico (51%), China (10%) and India (8%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Mexico$416M51%8%13.5%0% with USMCA
China$84M10%6%41%
India$67M8%68%13.5%
Canada$61M8%1%13.5%0% with USMCA
Japan$36M4%11%12.5%
South Korea$31M4%12%12.5%
Germany$23M3%23%10%
Vietnam$22M3%18%16%
Austria$21M3%135%10%
United Kingdom$11M1%424%13.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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hq 950239Sep 16, 1991

Winding wire; EN 85.44

8544.11.00
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What does HTS code 8544.11.00 cover?

HTS code 8544.11.00 covers winding wire, of copper (Of copper), classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 3.5%. There are 3 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8544.11.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8544.11.00 is 3.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 40%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from China pay 41% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Vietnam pay 16% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of winding wire, of copper (HTS 8544.11.00) from Mexico pay 13.5% in duties: the 3.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8544.11.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8544.11.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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