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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7605.11 | Wire of non-alloyed aluminium, cross-section > 7mm |
| 7605.19 | Wire of non-alloyed aluminium, cross-section <= 7mm |
| 7605.21 | Wire of aluminium alloys, > 7mm |
| 8544.49 | Other insulated electric conductors |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 4.7-7.5% |
| United States | 4.4% |
| India (BCD) | 7.5-10% |
| GCC | 5% |
Numerical Example: 200 km ACSR Zebra conductor (~120 MT), FOB Nhava Sheva USD 3,200/MT, CFR Jebel Ali
200 km ACSR Zebra conductor (~120 MT), FOB Nhava Sheva USD 3,200/MT, CFR Jebel Ali. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · IEC 61089 / ASTM B231 conductor standards.
- · CE-mark for EU low-voltage cable.
- · REACH for cable jackets.
- · IEEE / IEC transmission conductor tests.
- · India (Sterlite Power, KEC)
- · China
- · Turkey
- · South Korea
- · Germany
Frequently asked questions
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to metals (HS 7605) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7.5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 27.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 4% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 9.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | 4% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 19.6% |
| Singapore | 4% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 13.4% |
| China | 4% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 17.5% |
| United States | 3% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | 4% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 24.8% |
| Germany | 4% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 23.8% |
| Netherlands | 4% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 25.8% |
| Vietnam | 4% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| Türkiye | 4% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 24.8% |
| Japan | 4% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| South Korea | 4% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| Brazil | 4% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 37.3% |
| Indonesia | 4% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 17.9% |
| Mexico | 4% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 21.6% |
| Egypt | 4% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| Nigeria | 4% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 13.4% |
| South Africa | 4% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 21.6% |
| Australia | 4% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.