HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7614.90 – Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core
HS code 7614.90 is the 6-digit subheading for aluminium, stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core. It is used for all-aluminium conductors (AAC), aluminium alloy conductors (AAAC), bare aluminium busbars, grounding wires and flexible aluminium braids.
What HS 7614.90 covers
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.
- Covers
- All-aluminium conductors (AAC)
- Aluminium alloy conductors (AAAC)
- Bare aluminium busbars
- Grounding wires
- Flexible aluminium braids
- Overhead distribution lines
- Electrical connectors
- Examples
- AAC "Iris" conductor
- AAAC "Aster" conductor
- flexible aluminium braids for grounding
- bare aluminium wire for electrical substations
Codes often confused with 7614.90
Common mistake. Often confused with 761410 (with steel core) or 8544.60 (insulated electrical conductors), but 761490 is specifically *uninsulated* and *without a steel core*.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 761490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 761490 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Cameroon did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 42% of its imports here ($20M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $355M 31% of world exports
- 2 India $194M 17% of world exports
- 3 Bahrain* ~$67M 5.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $113M 11% of world imports
- 2 Sweden $60M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 Morocco $47M 4.4% of world imports
Cameroon did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 42% of its imports here ($20M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $1.1B 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.
Brazil NCM codes for 7614.90 2
Brazil splits HS 7614.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7614.90.10 Aluminium cables without steel coreCabos
- 7614.90.90 Other aluminium stranded wire, no steel coreOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 76.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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 7614.90
What is HS code 761490?
HS code 761490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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*.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 761490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 761490 in UN Comtrade data were China ($355M, 31% of world exports), India ($194M) and Bahrain (about $67M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 761490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 761490 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($113M, 11% of world imports), Sweden ($60M) and Morocco ($47M). World imports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Cameroon did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 42% of its imports here ($20M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 761490?
Brazil splits HS code 761490 into 2 NCM codes: 7614.90.10 (Aluminium cables without steel core), 7614.90.90 (Other aluminium stranded wire, no steel core). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.