HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8544.60 – Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts
HS code 8544.60 is the 6-digit subheading for insulated electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. It is used for high-voltage power cables, medium-voltage distribution cables, underground power cables, overhead insulated cables and submarine power cables.
What HS 8544.60 covers
This HS code covers heavy-duty insulated electrical conductors designed for high-voltage applications, specifically exceeding 1000 volts. These robust cables are indispensable for power transmission and distribution networks, industrial power supply, and large-scale renewable energy projects. The global trade in these products is driven by significant infrastructure development, urbanization, and the expansion and modernization of national electrical grids worldwide. Importers are typically utility companies, large industrial complexes, and construction firms involved in major infrastructure projects, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of high-voltage cable systems. The engineering and safety standards for these cables are exceptionally stringent due to the high voltages involved.
- Covers
- High-voltage power cables
- Medium-voltage distribution cables
- Underground power cables
- Overhead insulated cables
- Submarine power cables
- Industrial high-voltage cables
- Extra-high voltage cables
- Examples
- Prysmian Group high-voltage cables
- Nexans power cables
- Sumitomo Electric high-voltage solutions
- General Cable medium-voltage cables
Codes often confused with 8544.60
Common mistake. Can be confused with lower voltage cables (8544.42 or 8544.49) if the voltage rating is not carefully checked, or with fiber optic cables (8544.70) if the electrical conductor aspect is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 854460, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 854460 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% 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 $3.4B 21% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $1.3B 8.2% of world exports
- 3 Germany $850M 5.2% of world exports
World total: $16.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.1B 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 10.0% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $690M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $14.0B 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 8544.60
Brazil does not split HS 8544.60: its NCM code is 8544.60.00.
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 8544.60
What is HS code 854460?
HS code 854460 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Insulated electric conductors; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. This HS code covers heavy-duty insulated electrical conductors designed for high-voltage applications, specifically exceeding 1000 volts. These robust cables are indispensable for power transmission and distribution networks, industrial power supply, and large-scale renewable energy projects. The global trade in these products is driven by significant infrastructure development, urbanization, and the expansion and modernization of national electrical grids worldwide. Importers are typically utility companies, large industrial complexes, and construction firms involved in major infrastructure projects, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of high-voltage cable systems. The engineering and safety standards for these cables are exceptionally stringent due to the high voltages involved.
What products fall under HS code 854460?
High-voltage power cables, medium-voltage distribution cables, underground power cables, overhead insulated cables, submarine power cables, industrial high-voltage cables, extra-high voltage cables
What are common misclassifications for HS code 854460?
Can be confused with lower voltage cables (8544.42 or 8544.49) if the voltage rating is not carefully checked, or with fiber optic cables (8544.70) if the electrical conductor aspect is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 854460?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 854460 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.4B, 21% of world exports), South Korea ($1.3B) and Germany ($850M). World exports came to about $16.4B, 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 854460?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 854460 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.1B, 15% of world imports), Germany ($1.4B) and the United Kingdom ($690M). World imports came to about $14.0B, 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 854460 structured?
HS code 854460 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 (60) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 854460?
In Brazil, HS code 854460 is NCM 8544.60.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.