HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8544.20 – Insulated electric conductors; co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors
HS code 8544.20 is the 6-digit subheading for insulated electric conductors, co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors. It is used for RG-6 coaxial cable, RG-59 coaxial cable, LMR-400 coaxial cable, CATV cable and satellite dish cable.
What HS 8544.20 covers
This HS code specifically covers coaxial cables and other coaxial electric conductors, which are indispensable for transmitting high-frequency electrical signals with minimal loss and interference. These cables are extensively utilized across various sectors, including telecommunications, broadcasting, internet infrastructure, and video surveillance systems. The global trade in coaxial cables is robust, fueled by the continuous expansion of communication networks, the demand for reliable data transmission, and the rollout of new technologies requiring robust signal integrity. Importers are typically telecommunication companies, internet service providers, and electronics manufacturers, while exporters are specialized cable producers. The unique shielded design of coaxial cables is key to their performance.
- Covers
- RG-6 coaxial cable
- RG-59 coaxial cable
- LMR-400 coaxial cable
- CATV cable
- Satellite dish cable
- CCTV coaxial cable
- RF coaxial cable
- Examples
- Belden RG-6
- CommScope coaxial cable
- Times Microwave LMR series
- Amphenol RF coaxial assemblies
Codes often confused with 8544.20
Common mistake. Can be confused with other insulated multi-conductor cables (8544.42 or 8544.49) if its specific coaxial structure (central conductor, dielectric insulator, metallic shield, outer insulating jacket) is not recognized, or with fiber optic cables (8544.70) which serve a similar purpose but use light.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 854420, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 854420 in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.2% 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 Morocco $1.4B 17% of world exports
- 2 China $1.4B 16% of world exports
- 3 United States $599M 7.0% of world exports
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $645M 9.2% of world imports
- 2 Morocco $531M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $461M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $7.0B 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 8544.20
Brazil does not split HS 8544.20: its NCM code is 8544.20.00.
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 8544.20
What is HS code 854420?
HS code 854420 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Insulated electric conductors; co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors. This HS code specifically covers coaxial cables and other coaxial electric conductors, which are indispensable for transmitting high-frequency electrical signals with minimal loss and interference. These cables are extensively utilized across various sectors, including telecommunications, broadcasting, internet infrastructure, and video surveillance systems. The global trade in coaxial cables is robust, fueled by the continuous expansion of communication networks, the demand for reliable data transmission, and the rollout of new technologies requiring robust signal integrity. Importers are typically telecommunication companies, internet service providers, and electronics manufacturers, while exporters are specialized cable producers. The unique shielded design of coaxial cables is key to their performance.
What products fall under HS code 854420?
RG-6 coaxial cable, RG-59 coaxial cable, LMR-400 coaxial cable, CATV cable, satellite dish cable, CCTV coaxial cable, RF coaxial cable
What are common misclassifications for HS code 854420?
Can be confused with other insulated multi-conductor cables (8544.42 or 8544.49) if its specific coaxial structure (central conductor, dielectric insulator, metallic shield, outer insulating jacket) is not recognized, or with fiber optic cables (8544.70) which serve a similar purpose but use light.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 854420?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 854420 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($1.4B, 17% of world exports), China ($1.4B) and the United States ($599M). World exports came to about $8.6B, 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 854420?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 854420 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($645M, 9.2% of world imports), Morocco ($531M) and Malaysia ($461M). World imports came to about $7.0B, 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 854420 structured?
HS code 854420 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 854420?
In Brazil, HS code 854420 is NCM 8544.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.