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U.S. exports of insulated electric conductors ≤80 v, without connectors, nesoi (HS 854449) totaled $626.4M in July 2026.
Importers of Insulated Electric Conductors ≤80 V, Without Connectors, NESOI paid $39.9M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $178.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Insulated Electric Conductors ≤80 V, Without Connectors, NESOI imports of $388.1M in July 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $342.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataLow-voltage insulated conductors rated at or below 80 V and supplied without pre-fitted connectors serve as primary inputs for telecommunications infrastructure, automotive sub-harnesses, and consumer electronics wiring. The US schedule subdivides this heading by application and conductor material, with dedicated lines for telecom-grade wire (8544491000), copper conductors above 600 V (8544493040), copper conductors at or below 600 V (8544493080), and additional NESOI lines. Mexico leads US import supply, with South Korea and Canada also significant sources — South Korean supply may benefit from KORUS preferential treatment depending on origin qualification.
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7.7K shipments/mo
Within 854449, the US schedule separates copper conductors rated above 600 V (8544493040) from those rated at or below 600 V (8544493080). This distinction affects duty treatment and can also be relevant for compliance with NEC or UL listing requirements that importers may need to document for downstream customers.
The controlling factor is whether the conductor is fitted with connectors at the time of importation. Wire imported on reels or in bulk without attached connectors falls under 854449, while the same wire pre-terminated with connectors would be classified under 854442. If connectors are added domestically after importation, the wire is classified in its unconnected state.
Subheading 4 of 8 in heading 8544
Subheading 854449 · $388.1M of $3.6B
ImportsExports
Imports
$388.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$626.4MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 86% of it.
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origin
entry
rate provision · imports
52.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.28%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8544493080 | Insulated Electric Conductors Lt=600v, Of Copper | $204.1M | 3.30% | 24.55% | $6.7M |
| 8544499000 | Insulated Electric Conductors (80-1000) NESOI | $112.8M | 23.29% | 85.62% | $26.3M |
| 8544493040 | Insulated Electric Conductors Gt 600 V of Copper | $37.9M | 1.59% | 11.09% | $605K |
| 8544492000 | Insulated Electric Conductors Lt=80 V NESOI | $21.7M | 16.20% | 75.44% | $3.5M |
| 8544491000 | Insulatd Elec Conductrs Lt=80v;telecommunicatn,Nes | $11.5M | 24.19% | 97.37% | $2.8M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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