HS code · 4-digit heading
HS Code 76.14 – Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated)
What HS 76.14 covers
Heading 7614 specifically covers uninsulated aluminium stranded wire, cables, plaited bands, and similar articles. The crucial differentiator for this classification is the explicit exclusion of electrical insulation, which would place such products under Chapter 85. This heading includes products where multiple strands of aluminium wire are twisted or braided together to form a larger, more robust conductor or structural element. These articles are widely used in power transmission (as overhead lines), structural reinforcement, fencing, guy wires for towers, and lightning conductors. The scope encompasses various forms, from simple stranded wires to more complex plaited bands. For trade compliance, correctly identifying the absence of insulation is paramount to avoid misclassification. This heading highlights aluminium's excellent conductivity, lightness, and corrosion resistance, making it a preferred material for these applications. As part of Chapter 76, these products represent semi-finished or basic articles of aluminium, laying the groundwork for infrastructure and industrial applications, distinct from insulated counterparts or raw wire forms.
- Covers
- Aluminium overhead power transmission lines (uninsulated)
- ACSR (Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced) cables (uninsulated portion)
- Bare aluminium electrical wire (stranded)
- Aluminium guy wires for communication towers
- Aluminium fencing wire
- Lightning conductor cables (uninsulated)
- Bare aluminium grounding wires
- Structural aluminium cables for bridges
- Aerial messenger wires (uninsulated)
- Aluminium braided earthing straps
- Uninsulated aluminium litz wire
- Bare automotive battery cables
- Industrial lifting slings (braided aluminium)
- Aircraft control cables (uninsulated)
- Marine rigging (uninsulated aluminium)
- Power distribution cables (bare)
- Aluminium conductor for substations
- Aluminium wire rope
- Aluminium braided shielding (uninsulated)
- Aluminium busbars (flexible, uninsulated)
- Bare aluminium feeder cables
- Bare aluminium jumper cables
- Aluminum alloy stranded conductor
- Overhead ground wires.
- Examples
A power utility company in South Africa imports thousands of kilometers of uninsulated ACSR aluminium cables from China for new high-voltage transmission line projects, typically via bulk sea freight. A construction firm in Canada imports aluminium stranded wire from the USA for structural support and bracing in large industrial buildings, benefiting from the USMCA agreement. An infrastructure developer in India sources bare aluminium plaited bands for grounding systems in new power plants from a supplier in Germany, transported by sea. An agricultural enterprise in Australia imports large rolls of aluminium fencing wire from Vietnam, utilizing regional trade agreements for cost-effective supply.
Subheadings under 76.14 2
Codes often confused with 76.14
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for 7614 is confusing it with electrically insulated cables, which fall under Heading 8544. The absence of any electrical insulation is the defining characteristic. Traders must carefully inspect product specifications to ensure no insulating material is present. Another error involves misclassifying single-strand aluminium wire (which typically falls under 7605) as stranded wire or cable, or conversely, classifying stranded products as single wire. Additionally, similar products made of steel (Chapter 73) can be confused, necessitating careful material verification. The 'and the like' phrase implies various forms of twisted or braided uninsulated aluminium.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 7614, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 7614 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $845M 35% of world exports
- 2 India $367M 15% of world exports
- 3 Bahrain* ~$228M 9.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $365M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $178M 7.8% of world imports
- 3 Iraq* ~$77M 3.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 76.14
What is HS code 7614?
HS code 7614 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated). Heading 7614 specifically covers uninsulated aluminium stranded wire, cables, plaited bands, and similar articles. The crucial differentiator for this classification is the explicit exclusion of electrical insulation, which would place such products under Chapter 85. This heading includes products where multiple strands of aluminium wire are twisted or braided together to form a larger, more robust conductor or structural element. These articles are widely used in power transmission (as overhead lines), structural reinforcement, fencing, guy wires for towers, and lightning conductors. The scope encompasses various forms, from simple stranded wires to more complex plaited bands. For trade compliance, correctly identifying the absence of insulation is paramount to avoid misclassification. This heading highlights aluminium's excellent conductivity, lightness, and corrosion resistance, making it a preferred material for these applications. As part of Chapter 76, these products represent semi-finished or basic articles of aluminium, laying the groundwork for infrastructure and industrial applications, distinct from insulated counterparts or raw wire forms.
What products fall under HS code 7614?
Aluminium overhead power transmission lines (uninsulated), ACSR (Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced) cables (uninsulated portion), bare aluminium electrical wire (stranded), aluminium guy wires for communication towers, aluminium fencing wire, lightning conductor cables (uninsulated), bare aluminium grounding wires, structural aluminium cables for bridges, aerial messenger wires (uninsulated), aluminium braided earthing straps, uninsulated aluminium litz wire, bare automotive battery cables, industrial lifting slings (braided aluminium), aircraft control cables (uninsulated), marine rigging (uninsulated aluminium), power distribution cables (bare), aluminium conductor for substations, aluminium wire rope, aluminium braided shielding (uninsulated), aluminium busbars (flexible, uninsulated), bare aluminium feeder cables, bare aluminium jumper cables, aluminum alloy stranded conductor, overhead ground wires.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 7614?
The most common misclassification for 7614 is confusing it with electrically insulated cables, which fall under Heading 8544. The absence of any electrical insulation is the defining characteristic. Traders must carefully inspect product specifications to ensure no insulating material is present. Another error involves misclassifying single-strand aluminium wire (which typically falls under 7605) as stranded wire or cable, or conversely, classifying stranded products as single wire. Additionally, similar products made of steel (Chapter 73) can be confused, necessitating careful material verification. The 'and the like' phrase implies various forms of twisted or braided uninsulated aluminium.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 7614?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 7614 in UN Comtrade data were China ($845M, 35% of world exports), India ($367M) and Bahrain (about $228M). World exports came to about $2.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 7614?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 7614 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($365M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($178M) and Iraq (about $77M). World imports came to about $2.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 7614 structured?
HS code 7614 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 76 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (76) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (14) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.