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

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8544

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category covers insulated wires, cables, and other electric conductors, including those fitted with connectors, as well as optical fibre cables that may be assembled with electric conductors or have connectors attached. The items are sorted by their material composition, such as copper or other metals, and their specific structure, like coaxial designs. They are also divided based on whether they are intended for use in vehicles, aircraft, or ships, or if they are ignition wiring sets. Finally, the classification depends on the voltage level of the conductors and whether connectors are attached to insulated wires rated at or below 1000 volts.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

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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