Navigating Tariffs for Cable Assemblies and Wire Harneses - OCP Group Inc.
Published on Apr 30, 2025

Navigating Tariffs for Cable Assemblies and Wire Harneses

How to hybrid the optimized interconnect supply chain

Forecasted changes to the US tariffs structure on imported cables and wire harnesses are leading to reevaluation of supply chains.   In addition to the cost increase of the tariffs other potential headwinds include changes to the regulations regarding imported product.   OCP operates facilties in the United States, Mexico, China, Taiwan and Indonesia.   We have deep knowledge of the HTS codes and how they are treated from country to country including addidative assembly processes between countries.     We invite you to reach out to our Team (Contact OCP) to learn more about how OCP’s approach might benefit your interconnect budget.   

CONCERN:

Direct tariffs and regulations from key manufacturing regions (specifically China) will significantly impact planned costs in supply chains for cables and wire harnesses.

Advances in materials and processes may inspire redesigns which may face a changing regulatory environment. 

ACTION:

Consultation with custom brokers, suppliers and trade compliance experts is imperative.

SOLUTION:

Partnering with OCP’s Team for onshoring options or a HYBRID approach to cost effective product from a high reliability manufacturing partner with a 35 year proven track record.

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