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U.S. imports of insulated coaxial cable & coaxial electrical conductors (HS 854420) totaled $46.7M in April 2026, traded with 59 countries.
Importers of Insulated Coaxial Cable & Coaxial Electrical Conductors paid $6.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $30.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCoaxial cable's concentric conductor geometry — a central conductor, dielectric insulator, outer shield, and jacket — defines its classification here and distinguishes it from other insulated conductors in heading 8544. The heading covers the full range of coaxial products used in RF signal transmission, broadband infrastructure, and defense electronics, all consolidated under a single 10-digit line (8544200000). Mexico is the dominant US import source, with China and Vietnam also supplying significant volumes. Coaxial cable sourced from China is subject to Section 301 tariffs, a cost factor that has contributed to supply-chain diversification toward Mexico and Vietnam.
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Classification as coaxial cable requires the concentric construction: a central conductor surrounded by a dielectric, then a conductive shield (braid, foil, or combination), and an outer jacket. Cables lacking this coaxial geometry — even if used for signal transmission — are classified under other 8544 subheadings based on voltage rating and connector configuration.
No. The US schedule consolidates all insulated coaxial cable and coaxial electrical conductors into a single 10-digit line (8544200000), regardless of impedance, frequency rating, or application. Classification disputes in this heading typically center on whether the product meets the coaxial construction definition rather than on which sub-line applies.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $15.0M | $12.0M | -$3.0M |
| CHINA | $9.9M | $2.0M | -$7.9M |
| GERMANY | $1.4M | $7.5M | +$6.1M |
| CANADA | $2.6M | $5.4M | +$2.7M |
| COSTA RICA | $2.9M | $1.9M | -$1.0M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8544200000 | INSULATED COAXIAL CABLE AND COAXIAL ELECTRICAL CDT | $46.7M | 20.81% | $6.3M |
INSULATED COAXIAL CABLE AND COAXIAL ELECTRICAL CDT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8544200000 | INSULATED COAXIAL CABLE AND COAXIAL ELECTRICAL CDT | $49.4M |
INSULATED COAXIAL CABLE AND COAXIAL ELECTRICAL CDT
480.8K kg
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $7.0M | $8.0M | +$1.0M |
| California | $6.8M | $5.1M | -$1.7M |
| Arizona | $7.9M | $2.4M | -$5.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOGALES, AZ | $9.4M | $1.1M | -$8.3M |
| LAREDO, TX | $4.0M | $4.3M | +$302K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $3.6M | $4.5M | +$860K |