Product classification
HS code for Coaxial cable: 8544.20
Insulated electric conductors, co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Classification of coaxial cable under HS 8544.20
Coaxial cable is classified under HS code 8544.20. Heading 8544 covers insulated electric conductors, including wire and optical fiber cables. The specific designation of 8544.20 is for co-axial conductors. A coaxial cable is defined by its physical construction: a central inner conductor surrounded by a dielectric insulating layer, which is then enclosed by a metallic shield (the outer conductor), and finally an insulating jacket. This construction is designed to carry high-frequency signals with low interference. The classification applies whether or not the cable is fitted with connectors. If the cable is part of a specific assembly for a machine, it might still be classified here unless it has become an identifiable part of that machine under Section XVI. The technical requirement for this code is the presence of the concentric layers that define the coaxial architecture. This is a critical distinction for telecommunications and data transmission infrastructure components, where signal integrity is maintained by the specific geometry of the conductors.
- Covers
- RG-6 coaxial cable for television
- RG-59 coaxial cable for CCTV
- Triaxial cables (a variant of coaxial)
- Coaxial cables with BNC connectors
- High-frequency coaxial transmission lines
- Also under 8544.20
- Belden RG-6
- CommScope coaxial cable
- Times Microwave LMR series
- Amphenol RF coaxial assemblies
Codes often confused with 8544.20
Common mistake. Coaxial cables are often misclassified under 8544.42, which covers other electric conductors for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, fitted with connectors. However, the specific construction of a coaxial cable mandates its classification in 8544.20 regardless of connectors. Another error is confusing it with 8544.70 for optical fiber cables, which transmit light rather than electrical signals. It should also not be confused with 8517, which covers the actual telecommunication apparatus.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854420 (the code used for coaxial cable), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854420 (the code used for coaxial cable) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 854420, not only coaxial cable.
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 coaxial cable
Brazil classifies coaxial cable under NCM 8544.20.00: HS 8544.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coaxial cable
What is the HS code for Coaxial cable?
The HS code for Coaxial cable is 854420 (Insulated electric conductors; co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors). The HS code for coaxial cable and other coaxial electric conductors is 8544.20.
How do I classify Coaxial cable for customs?
Coaxial cable is classified under HS code 854420 — Insulated electric conductors; co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change if the cable has connectors?
No, coaxial cables remain under HS code 8544.20 whether they are cut to length and fitted with connectors or imported in bulk reels without connectors.
Which countries are the top exporters of coaxial cable (HS 854420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854420 (the code used for coaxial cable) 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 coaxial cable (HS 854420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854420 (the code used for coaxial cable) 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.
Is the HS code for Coaxial cable the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854420 for Coaxial 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 coaxial cable in Brazil?
In Brazil, coaxial cable (HS 854420) is classified under NCM 8544.20.00.