Product classification
HS code for Magnet wire: 8544.11
Insulated electric conductors, winding wire, of copper.
Classification of magnet wire under HS 8544.11
Magnet wire, also known as winding wire, is classified under HS code 8544.11 when it is made of copper. This classification falls under Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Magnet wire is a specific type of insulated electric conductor used primarily in the creation of electromagnetic fields. It is characterized by a very thin layer of insulation, typically consisting of enamel, lacquer, or a polymer film, rather than the thick plastic or rubber jackets found on standard power cables. This thin insulation allows the wire to be wound into extremely tight coils for use in motors, transformers, inductors, and solenoids. The classification is determined by two main factors: the function (winding wire) and the material of the conductor (copper). If the wire is insulated and intended for winding applications, 8544.11 is the correct designation.
- Covers
- Enameled copper winding wire
- Lacquer-coated magnet wire
- Polyurethane-insulated copper wire
- Paper-insulated copper winding wire
- Triple-insulated copper magnet wire
- Also under 8544.11
- Superior Essex magnet wire
- Rea Magnet Wire
- Sumitomo Electric winding wire
- Hitachi Cable winding wire
Codes often confused with 8544.11
Common mistake. A common error is classifying magnet wire under HS code 8544.19, which is for winding wire made of materials other than copper, such as aluminum. Another frequent mistake is using HS code 7408.11, which is for copper wire that is not insulated. Since magnet wire always has a dielectric coating, it must be in 8544. Additionally, it is sometimes confused with 8544.49 (other electric conductors), but the 'winding wire' subcategory (8544.1x) takes precedence due to its specific design.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854411 (the code used for magnet wire), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854411 (the code used for magnet wire) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 854411, not only magnet wire.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.6B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $762M 9.7% of world exports
- 3 Italy $596M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $7.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $826M 11% of world imports
- 2 Japan $619M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $419M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $7.2B 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 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 magnet wire
Brazil classifies magnet wire under NCM 8544.11.00: HS 8544.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about magnet wire
What is the HS code for Magnet wire?
The HS code for Magnet wire is 854411 (Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, of copper). The HS code for copper magnet wire is 8544.11. If the wire is made of aluminum, the code is 8544.19.
How do I classify Magnet wire for customs?
Magnet wire is classified under HS code 854411 — Insulated electric conductors; winding wire, of copper. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the type of enamel change the HS code?
No, as long as the copper wire is insulated for winding purposes, the specific type of enamel or polymer coating does not change the 8544.11 classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of magnet wire (HS 854411)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854411 (the code used for magnet wire) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($762M) and Italy ($596M). World exports came to about $7.9B, 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 magnet wire (HS 854411)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854411 (the code used for magnet wire) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($826M, 11% of world imports), Japan ($619M) and Germany ($419M). World imports came to about $7.2B, 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 Magnet wire the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854411 for Magnet 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 magnet wire in Brazil?
In Brazil, magnet wire (HS 854411) is classified under NCM 8544.11.00.