About HS Code 761490
This category covers uninsulated aluminium stranded wires, cables, and plaited bands that do not contain a steel core. These products are widely employed in various electrical and structural applications where the high tensile strength of a steel core is not a primary requirement, or where flexibility, corrosion resistance, and lighter weight are prioritized. Common uses include all-aluminium conductors (AAC), aluminium alloy conductors (AAAC) for overhead distribution, busbars, grounding wires, and flexible electrical connectors. Importers typically include electrical contractors, industrial manufacturers, and construction companies. Exporters are specialized wire and cable producers. Key trade factors involve conductor purity, strand configuration, flexibility, and adherence to relevant electrical and safety standards, making them versatile components in electrical systems and beyond.
Products Under This Code
All-aluminium conductors (AAC), aluminium alloy conductors (AAAC), bare aluminium busbars, grounding wires, flexible aluminium braids, overhead distribution lines, electrical connectors
Real World Examples
AAC "Iris" conductor, AAAC "Aster" conductor, flexible aluminium braids for grounding, bare aluminium wire for electrical substations
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 761410 (with steel core) or 8544.60 (insulated electrical conductors), but 761490 is specifically *uninsulated* and *without a steel core*.
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.
Products Classified Under 7614.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
China, the USA, and Germany are significant in both the manufacturing and global trade of these diverse aluminium conductors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 761490?
HS code 761490 covers: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core. This category covers uninsulated aluminium stranded wires, cables, and plaited bands that do not contain a steel core. These products are widely employed in various electrical and structural applications where the high tensile strength of a steel core is not a primary requirement, or where flexibility, corrosion resistance, and lighter weight are prioritized. Common uses include all-aluminium conductors (AAC), aluminium alloy conductors (AAAC) for overhead distribution, busbars, grounding wires, and flexible electrical connectors. Importers typically include electrical contractors, industrial manufacturers, and construction companies. Exporters are specialized wire and cable producers. Key trade factors involve conductor purity, strand configuration, flexibility, and adherence to relevant electrical and safety standards, making them versatile components in electrical systems and beyond.
What products fall under HS code 761490?
All-aluminium conductors (AAC), aluminium alloy conductors (AAAC), bare aluminium busbars, grounding wires, flexible aluminium braids, overhead distribution lines, electrical connectors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 761490?
Often confused with 761410 (with steel core) or 8544.60 (insulated electrical conductors), but 761490 is specifically *uninsulated* and *without a steel core*.
How is HS code 761490 structured?
HS code 761490 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (76) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.