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HS HEADING 8544

Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors

6-digit subheadings (8)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8544.11

Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, of copper

8544.19

Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, (of other than copper)

8544.20

Insulated electric conductors; co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors

8544.30

Insulated electric conductors; ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships

8544.42

Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors

8544.49

Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors

8544.60

Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

8544.70

Insulated electric conductors; optical fibre cables

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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