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Section 301 tariff check for USB-C cable from China

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A USB-C cable from China can be a charging cable, data cable, Thunderbolt-style cable, USB-C to Lightning-style cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, braided cable, active cable, or cable-and-adapter set. Section 301 exposure starts with the supported HTS candidate and China origin record.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use file before quoting duty exposure.

quick answer

For "section 301 tariff USB-C cable from China", collect connector ends, length, voltage and current rating, data speed, e-marker or active chip, jacket material, shielding, packaging, origin support, supplier code, and value. Then check the sourced HTS candidate against current USTR Section 301 material.

Do not treat every USB-C cable as a generic cord. Connector combination and powered electronics can matter.

facts to collect for a USB-C cable

Collect:

Invoice wording, SKU, product page, and packaging photos.
Connector ends: USB-C to USB-C, USB-C to USB-A, USB-C to Lightning-style, adapter tip, or multi-head.
Cable length, wire gauge, jacket material, braid, shielding, and ferrite core.
Charging rating, voltage, amperage, wattage, data speed, video support, and protocol claims.
E-marker chip, active circuitry, LED display, magnetic connector, or adapter board.
Set contents: cable only, charger, adapter, case, manual, or retail kit.
Country of origin evidence for wire drawing, connector assembly, soldering, and packing.
Supplier HS or HTS code and notes.
Unit value, assists, freight, insurance, and shipment timing.

Ask for both connector photos. The ends often decide the fact path. Keep any compliance marking or protocol sheet with the review record.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Connector combination is unclear.
Power rating or data function is unsupported.
Active chip or e-marker status is not documented.
Charger, adapter, or kit contents are not listed.
Origin is assumed from shipment route.
Supplier code is only six digits or from another market.
Current USTR Section 301 treatment has not been checked for the candidate line.
Exclusion claims have no source date.

These gaps can move the file between insulated cable, connector assembly, charger kit, adapter set, or active electronic accessory paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows around the imported cable: passive USB-C cable, high-power cable, data/video cable, multi-connector charging cable, active cable, or cable-and-adapter kit. Each row should cite connector ends, rating, electronics, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If no charger is included, say so. If the cable has active electronics, preserve that fact for broker review.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for cables, connectors, chargers, adapters, and electronic accessories. Use USTR for the current Section 301 check.

planning path

Start with a table for connectors, rating, data function, active electronics, set contents, origin, supplier code, and value. Then compare the candidate line with current Section 301 material.

The result should support broker review, not replace it.

questions importers ask

Does wattage matter?

Yes. Record voltage, amperage, wattage, and any chip support.

Does a charger in the box matter?

Yes. A cable-only file is different from a charger kit.

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planning boundary

This USB-C cable Section 301 page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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