HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8544.49 – Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors
HS code 8544.49 is the 6-digit subheading for insulated electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors. It is used for building wire (THHN/THWN), speaker wire, doorbell wire, thermostat wire and multi-conductor control cable.
What HS 8544.49 covers
This HS code covers insulated electrical conductors for low-voltage applications (not exceeding 1000 volts) that are supplied without connectors. These bulk cables are fundamental for a wide range of uses, including internal wiring in buildings, custom electrical installations, and manufacturing processes where connectors are added during assembly or termination. This category is crucial for the construction industry, electrical contractors, and various manufacturing sectors requiring flexibility in cable length and termination. The global trade supports infrastructure development, residential and commercial building projects, and the production of electrical appliances. Importers and exporters include general electrical suppliers, construction material distributors, and specialized cable manufacturers.
- Covers
- Building wire (THHN/THWN)
- Speaker wire
- Doorbell wire
- Thermostat wire
- Multi-conductor control cable
- Flexible cord (SJOW, SOOW)
- Automotive primary wire (bulk)
- Examples
- Southwire THHN wire
- Belden multi-conductor cable
- Carol Brand flexible cords
- General Cable building wire
Codes often confused with 8544.49
Common mistake. Often confused with cables fitted with connectors (8544.42) or with higher voltage cables (8544.60). It can also be mistaken for winding wire (8544.11/8544.19) if its primary use as a general conductor is not distinguished from specialized coil winding.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 854449, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 854449 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.9% 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 $9.0B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $3.3B 7.2% of world exports
- 3 United States $3.0B 6.6% of world exports
World total: $45.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.9B 8.9% of world imports
- 2 Germany $3.7B 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $2.0B 4.6% of world imports
World total: $43.9B 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 8544.49
Brazil does not split HS 8544.49: its NCM code is 8544.49.00.
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 8544.49
What is HS code 854449?
HS code 854449 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectors. This HS code covers insulated electrical conductors for low-voltage applications (not exceeding 1000 volts) that are supplied without connectors. These bulk cables are fundamental for a wide range of uses, including internal wiring in buildings, custom electrical installations, and manufacturing processes where connectors are added during assembly or termination. This category is crucial for the construction industry, electrical contractors, and various manufacturing sectors requiring flexibility in cable length and termination. The global trade supports infrastructure development, residential and commercial building projects, and the production of electrical appliances. Importers and exporters include general electrical suppliers, construction material distributors, and specialized cable manufacturers.
What products fall under HS code 854449?
Building wire (THHN/THWN), speaker wire, doorbell wire, thermostat wire, multi-conductor control cable, flexible cord (SJOW, SOOW), automotive primary wire (bulk)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 854449?
Often confused with cables fitted with connectors (8544.42) or with higher voltage cables (8544.60). It can also be mistaken for winding wire (8544.11/8544.19) if its primary use as a general conductor is not distinguished from specialized coil winding.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 854449?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 854449 in UN Comtrade data were China ($9.0B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($3.3B) and the United States ($3.0B). World exports came to about $45.9B, 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 854449?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 854449 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.9B, 8.9% of world imports), Germany ($3.7B) and Mexico ($2.0B). World imports came to about $43.9B, 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.
How is HS code 854449 structured?
HS code 854449 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 854449?
In Brazil, HS code 854449 is NCM 8544.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.