Product classification
HS code for Aluminum stranded wire: 7614.90
Aluminium, stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core.
Classification of aluminum stranded wire under HS 7614.90
Aluminum stranded wire is classified under HS code 7614.90, which covers stranded wire, cables, plaited bands, and similar articles of aluminum that are not electrically insulated. Heading 7614 is reserved for aluminum products that have been twisted or braided together but lack the protective insulation required for electrical conduction use cases defined in Chapter 85. Subheading 7614.90 is the residual category for items that do not feature a steel core. The classification is determined by the construction of the wire (stranded or braided) and the absence of a core made of a different metal, such as steel, which is used for reinforcement in high-tension lines. This code is used for structural or mechanical applications where the conductivity of aluminum is required without the need for insulation or the tensile strength of a steel core. The product must consist of multiple strands of aluminum wire twisted together; single-strand wire is classified elsewhere in Chapter 76 depending on its cross-sectional dimension.
- Covers
- Stranded aluminum wire without steel reinforcement
- Non-insulated aluminum cables for mechanical use
- Plaited aluminum bands
- Braided aluminum wire for grounding (non-insulated)
- Also under 7614.90
- AAC "Iris" conductor
- AAAC "Aster" conductor
- flexible aluminium braids for grounding
- bare aluminium wire for electrical substations
Codes often confused with 7614.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 7614.10, which is specifically for stranded wire with a steel core (ACSR). Another frequent error is using HS code 8544, which is strictly for wire that has been electrically insulated with plastic, rubber, or other materials.
Top exporters and importers of HS 761490 (the code used for aluminum stranded wire), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 761490 (the code used for aluminum stranded wire) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Cameroon did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 42% of its imports here ($20M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 761490, not only aluminum stranded wire.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $355M 31% of world exports
- 2 India $194M 17% of world exports
- 3 Bahrain* ~$67M 5.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $113M 11% of world imports
- 2 Sweden $60M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 Morocco $47M 4.4% of world imports
Cameroon did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 42% of its imports here ($20M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $1.1B 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 aluminum stranded wire
Brazil splits HS 7614.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7614.90.10Aluminium cables without steel core
- 7614.90.90Other aluminium stranded wire, no steel core
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 aluminum stranded wire
What is the HS code for Aluminum stranded wire?
The HS code for Aluminum stranded wire is 761490 (Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core). The HS code for aluminum stranded wire without a steel core and without electrical insulation is 7614.90.
How do I classify Aluminum stranded wire for customs?
Aluminum stranded wire is classified under HS code 761490 — Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can insulated aluminum cables be classified here?
No, once the aluminum wire is electrically insulated, it must be classified under heading 8544.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum stranded wire (HS 761490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 761490 (the code used for aluminum stranded wire) in UN Comtrade data were China ($355M, 31% of world exports), India ($194M) and Bahrain (about $67M). 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 aluminum stranded wire (HS 761490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 761490 (the code used for aluminum stranded wire) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($113M, 11% of world imports), Sweden ($60M) and Morocco ($47M). World imports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Cameroon did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 42% of its imports here ($20M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Aluminum stranded wire the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761490 for Aluminum stranded wire 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 aluminum stranded wire in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 761490 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for aluminum stranded wire depends on the product's details: 7614.90.10 (Aluminium cables without steel core), 7614.90.90 (Other aluminium stranded wire, no steel core).