HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8544.11 – Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, of copper
HS code 8544.11 is the 6-digit subheading for insulated electric conductors, winding wire, of copper. It is used for enameled copper wire, magnet wire, transformer winding wire, motor winding wire and voice coil wire.
What HS 8544.11 covers
This HS code covers insulated winding wire made specifically of copper, a critical component in the electrical and electronics industries. This type of wire is essential for manufacturing the coils found in electric motors, transformers, generators, solenoids, and various other electromagnetic devices. The global trade in insulated copper winding wire is driven by industrial production, infrastructure development, and the continuous demand for electrical machinery. Importers are typically manufacturers of electrical equipment, while exporters are specialized wire and cable producers. The quality and specifications of this wire, particularly its insulation properties, are paramount for the performance and longevity of the finished electrical products.
- Covers
- Enameled copper wire
- Magnet wire
- Transformer winding wire
- Motor winding wire
- Voice coil wire
- Armature winding wire
- High-temperature winding wire
- Examples
- Superior Essex magnet wire
- Rea Magnet Wire
- Sumitomo Electric winding wire
- Hitachi Cable winding wire
Codes often confused with 8544.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with other insulated copper conductors (8544.42 or 8544.49) if its specific "winding" purpose is not clear, or with uninsulated copper wire (7408) if the insulation is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 854411, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 854411 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 $1.6B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $762M 9.7% of world exports
- 3 Italy $596M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $7.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $826M 11% of world imports
- 2 Japan $619M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $419M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $7.2B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for 8544.11
Brazil does not split HS 8544.11: its NCM code is 8544.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.44 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8544.11
What is HS code 854411?
HS code 854411 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, of copper. This HS code covers insulated winding wire made specifically of copper, a critical component in the electrical and electronics industries. This type of wire is essential for manufacturing the coils found in electric motors, transformers, generators, solenoids, and various other electromagnetic devices. The global trade in insulated copper winding wire is driven by industrial production, infrastructure development, and the continuous demand for electrical machinery. Importers are typically manufacturers of electrical equipment, while exporters are specialized wire and cable producers. The quality and specifications of this wire, particularly its insulation properties, are paramount for the performance and longevity of the finished electrical products.
What products fall under HS code 854411?
Enameled copper wire, magnet wire, transformer winding wire, motor winding wire, voice coil wire, armature winding wire, high-temperature winding wire
What are common misclassifications for HS code 854411?
Can be confused with other insulated copper conductors (8544.42 or 8544.49) if its specific "winding" purpose is not clear, or with uninsulated copper wire (7408) if the insulation is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 854411?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 854411 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($762M) and Italy ($596M). World exports came to about $7.9B, 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 854411?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 854411 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($826M, 11% of world imports), Japan ($619M) and Germany ($419M). World imports came to about $7.2B, 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.
How is HS code 854411 structured?
HS code 854411 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (44) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 854411?
In Brazil, HS code 854411 is NCM 8544.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.