Product classification
HS code for ACSR cable: 7614.10
Aluminium, stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), with steel core.
Classification of ACSR cable under HS 7614.10
ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced) cables are classified under HS code 761410 due to their specific composition and construction. This code precisely describes "Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), with steel core." ACSR cables consist of multiple strands of aluminum wire concentrically stranded around a high-strength steel core. The aluminum provides excellent electrical conductivity, while the steel core offers mechanical strength to support the conductor over long spans. The critical aspect for this classification is that these cables are not electrically insulated, meaning they are bare conductors primarily used in overhead power transmission lines. This direct alignment with the HS description ensures accurate categorization.
- Covers
- Aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) cables
- Bare aluminum overhead transmission lines with steel reinforcement
- Stranded aluminum conductors with a steel core, uninsulated
- Overhead power transmission cables (uninsulated, ACSR type)
- ACSR conductors for electrical grids
- Also under 7614.10
- ACSR "Hawk" conductor
- ACSR "Cardinal" conductor
- high-voltage transmission lines for national grids (e.g., National Grid, TenneT)
Codes often confused with 7614.10
Common mistake. ACSR cables are sometimes confused with other types of electrical conductors. A common misclassification involves HS code 8544, which covers "Insulated electric conductors." The key distinction is that 761410 specifically applies to cables that are "not electrically insulated." If an ACSR cable were to be insulated for specific applications, it would then fall under Chapter 85. Another potential misclassification is with HS code 761490, which covers "Other stranded aluminium wire, cables, etc.," but typically refers to those without a steel core. The presence of the steel core is a defining characteristic for 761410. Furthermore, HS code 7312, for "Stranded wire, ropes, cables... of iron or steel," is inappropriate because while ACSR has a steel core, its primary conductive material and bulk are aluminum, making 761410 the correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 761410 (the code used for ACSR cable), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 761410 (the code used for ACSR cable) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 761410, not only ACSR cable.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $490M 39% of world exports
- 2 India $173M 14% of world exports
- 3 Bahrain* ~$160M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $252M 21% of world imports
- 2 Germany $150M 12% of world imports
- 3 Iraq* ~$55M 4.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B 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 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 ACSR cable
Brazil splits HS 7614.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7614.10.10Steel-cored aluminium stranded wire and cables
- 7614.10.90Steel-cored aluminium plaited bands and the like
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 ACSR cable
What is the HS code for ACSR cable?
The HS code for ACSR cable is 761410 (Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), with steel core). The HS code for ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced) cable is 761410.
How do I classify ACSR cable for customs?
ACSR cable is classified under HS code 761410 — Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), with steel core. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why are ACSR cables not classified under electrical machinery?
ACSR cables are classified under Chapter 76 (Aluminum and articles thereof) because they are primarily raw or semi-finished aluminum products, specifically uninsulated conductors. They are not considered electrical machinery (Chapter 85) because they lack the active electrical components or insulation that define products in that chapter. Their function is to conduct electricity, but they are classified based on their material composition and uninsulated state.
Which countries are the top exporters of ACSR cable (HS 761410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 761410 (the code used for ACSR cable) in UN Comtrade data were China ($490M, 39% of world exports), India ($173M) and Bahrain (about $160M). 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 ACSR cable (HS 761410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 761410 (the code used for ACSR cable) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($252M, 21% of world imports), Germany ($150M) and Iraq (about $55M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for ACSR cable the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761410 for ACSR cable is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for ACSR cable in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 761410 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for ACSR cable depends on the product's details: 7614.10.10 (Steel-cored aluminium stranded wire and cables), 7614.10.90 (Steel-cored aluminium plaited bands and the like).