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HS 7605Metals

HS Code for Aluminium Wire & Cable (HS 7605, 8544)

Aluminium conductor is standard for overhead transmission (ACSR - Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced, AAAC - All Aluminium Alloy Conductor). CBAM covers wire rod feedstock (7604) but not stranded cable (8544). Grid buildout for renewables and EV charging is driving cable demand.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules4 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
7605.11Wire of non-alloyed aluminium, cross-section > 7mm
7605.19Wire of non-alloyed aluminium, cross-section <= 7mm
7605.21Wire of aluminium alloys, > 7mm
8544.49Other insulated electric conductors
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
4.7-7.5%
United States
4.4%
India (BCD)
7.5-10%
GCC
5%

Worked landed-cost example

200 km ACSR Zebra conductor (~120 MT), FOB Nhava Sheva USD 3,200/MT, CFR Jebel Ali

FOBUSD 384,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 8,500
CIFUSD 392,500
UAE duty 5%USD 19,625
Landed ≈ USD 412k. Priced at LME primary + rod premium + drawing conversion.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · IEC 61089 / ASTM B231 conductor standards.
  • · CE-mark for EU low-voltage cable.
  • · REACH for cable jackets.
  • · IEEE / IEC transmission conductor tests.
Top exporting countries
  • · India (Sterlite Power, KEC)
  • · China
  • · Turkey
  • · South Korea
  • · Germany

Frequently asked questions

ACSR vs AAAC?

ACSR has a steel core (galvanized or aluminium-clad) for tensile strength - best for long spans. AAAC uses aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloy (6201) - lighter, better corrosion resistance for coastal grids. Same HS 7614 (stranded cable) but different mechanical performance.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Türkiye →
KDV (VAT) · 20% standard, 10% reduced, 1% basic goods (from July 2023)

Metals landed-cost pages: every destination market

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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