HS Code 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

Q: Is HS code 8544 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 8544 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 8544 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 8544?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 8544.

What is HS Code 8544

HS Code 8544 covers 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. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles), Section XVI. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 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 Cover?

Section XVI

Chapters (84-85) Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Chapter 85

Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles

HS Code 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

HS Code 854411

Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, of copper

HS Code 854420

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

HS Code 854430

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

HS Code 854442

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

HS Code 854449

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

HS Code 854460

Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

HS Code 854470

Insulated electric conductors; optical fibre cables

HS Code 854419

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

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What HS Codes for Electrical Machinery Do Not Cover

Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery, equipment, recorded media, and parts. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Electrically heated blankets, pads, foot-muffs

Chapter 63

Electric medical instruments (X-ray, ECG, MRI)

Chapter 90

Electric vehicles

Chapter 87

Electric lamps and lighting fittings

heading 9405

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Insulated Wire and Cable HS 8544

HS Code 854411

Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, of copper

HS Code 854419

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

HS Code 854420

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

HS Code 854430

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

HS Code 854442

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

HS Code 854449

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

HS Code 854460

Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

HS Code 854470

Insulated electric conductors; optical fibre cables

HS Code 8501

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)

HS Code 8502

Electric generating sets and rotary converters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 8544?

HS code 8544 covers 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, a heading within Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 8544 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 8544 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 8544?