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title: "8544 HSN Code | HSN Code for Insulated electric wire in India"
description: "Know more about 8544 HSN Code with BUSY Accounting - HSN Tariff, GST Rates and case laws related to chapter 8544 covering Insulated electric wire."
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# HSN Sub-chapter 8544: Insulated electric wire

Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including co-axial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors

Part of [Chapter 85: Electrical Machinery Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-85/).

- Current GST rate: 18%
- Earlier GST rate: 18%

## HSN codes

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 85441110 | [Winding Wire \| Of Copper\| Enamelled](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441110/) |
| 85441190 | [Winding Wire \| Of Copper\| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441190/) |
| 85441910 | [Winding Wire \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441910/) |
| 85441920 | [Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfide (thiodiglycol (INN))](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441920/) |
| 85441930 | [Winding Wire \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441930/) |
| 85441990 | [Winding Wire \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85441990/) |
| 85442010 | [Co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors: Co-axial cable](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85442010/) |
| 85442090 | [Co-axial electric conductors: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85442090/) |
| 85443000 | [Ignition Wiring Sets (Vehicles/Aircraft/Ships)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85443000/) |
| 85444111 | [Other Telephone Cables (<= 80V, with connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444111/) |
| 85444119 | [Paper Insulated Electric Conductors (<= 80V, with connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444119/) |
| 85444120 | [Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (<= 80V, with connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444120/) |
| 85444130 | [Rubber Insulated Electric Conductors (<= 80V, with connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444130/) |
| 85444140 | [Other Electric Conductors (<= 80V, with connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444140/) |
| 85444190 | [Insulated cable <=80V, conn.](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444190/) |
| 85444210 | [Insulated Electric Conductors Copper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444210/) |
| 85444220 | [Other Insulated Electric Conductors Copper](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444220/) |
| 85444230 | [Insulated Electric Conductors Aluminium](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444230/) |
| 85444290 | [Dry Core Paper Insulated Telephone Cables (<= 80V, without connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444290/) |
| 85444291 | [Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444291/) |
| 85444292 | [Plastic Insulated Telecom Conductors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444292/) |
| 85444293 | [Rubber Insulated Telecom Conductors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444293/) |
| 85444299 | [Other Insulated Electric Conductors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444299/) |
| 85444910 | [Paper Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444910/) |
| 85444911 | [Other Telephone Cables (<= 80V, without connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444911/) |
| 85444919 | [Other Electric Conductors (<= 80V, without connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444919/) |
| 85444920 | [Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444920/) |
| 85444930 | [Rubber Insulated Electric Conductors (≤1000V)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444930/) |
| 85444990 | [Paper Insulated Electric Conductors (80V-1000V, with connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444990/) |
| 85444991 | [Paper Insulated Telecom Conductors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444991/) |
| 85444992 | [Plastic Insulated Telecom Conductors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444992/) |
| 85444993 | [Rubber Insulated Telecom Conductors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444993/) |
| 85444999 | [Other electric conductors](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85444999/) |
| 85445110 | [Plastic Insulated Telecom Cables (80V-1000V, with connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445110/) |
| 85445120 | [Other Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (80V-1000V, with connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445120/) |
| 85445130 | [Rubber Insulated Telecom Cables (80V-1000V, with connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445130/) |
| 85445140 | [Other Rubber Insulated Electric Conductors (80V-1000V, with connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445140/) |
| 85445150 | [Other Electric Conductors (80V-1000V, with connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445150/) |
| 85445190 | [Paper Insulated Electric Conductors (80V-1000V, without connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445190/) |
| 85445910 | [Plastic Insulated Telecom Cables (80V-1000V, without connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445910/) |
| 85445920 | [Other Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors (80V-1000V, without connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445920/) |
| 85445930 | [Rubber Insulated Telecom Cables (80V-1000V, without connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445930/) |
| 85445940 | [Other Rubber Insulated Electric Conductors (80V-1000V, without connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445940/) |
| 85445950 | [Other Electric Conductors (80V-1000V, without connectors)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445950/) |
| 85445990 | [Lead Battery Plates/Lugs Scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85445990/) |
| 85446010 | [Plastic Insulated Electric Conductors for Voltage >1000 V](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85446010/) |
| 85446020 | [Other Electric Conductors Over 1000 V: Plastic Insulated](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85446020/) |
| 85446030 | [Rubber Insulated Electric Conductors over 1000 V](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85446030/) |
| 85446090 | [Electric conductors >1000 V](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85446090/) |
| 85447010 | [Porcelain Post Insulators: Voltage 6.6 kV to 11 kV](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85447010/) |
| 85447090 | [Optical Fibre Cables \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-85447090/) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 8544

It includes Insulated electric wire

### What should my invoice and records include for Insulated electric wire?

Include HSN, exact description, pack size/grade, quantity, and if pre‑packaged & labelled. Maintain purchase specs, test reports (where relevant), and job‑work challans for audit trail.

### How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Insulated electric wire?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

### What misclassification mistakes happen with Insulated electric wire?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

### Can reverse charge ever apply to transactions involving Insulated electric wire?

Reverse charge in goods is notified only for specific categories. Most regular B2B sales of Insulated electric wire are forward charge. Check the current notifications for any special cases before deciding.

### How should I document Insulated electric wire sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Insulated electric wire to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

## India's trade performance: HSN Sub-Chapter 8544 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹19,814 Cr (+18.26% YoY) — 0.5350% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹12,603 Cr (+16.90% YoY) — 0.2067% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹7,211 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #48 of 1233 sub-chapters
- Share of Chapter 85: 5.30% of its exports; import side 1.68%
- Rank within Chapter 85: #3 of 48 by export value; import-side #12

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 20.61% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #26 of 1233 sub-chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +42.95% in FY 2021-22
- Contribution to Ch. 85: 5.30% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Sub-Chapter 8544

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Ch. 85 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Ch. 85 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 6,435.97 | 0.2804% | — | 7.22% | 7,874.62 | 0.2193% | — | 2.16% | −1,438.65 | #64 |
| FY 2019-20 | 8,321.71 | 0.3768% | +29.30% | 7.73% | 7,127.09 | 0.2125% | −9.49% | 2.05% | +1,194.62 | #40 |
| FY 2020-21 | 7,267.68 | 0.3379% | −12.67% | 6.92% | 6,829.98 | 0.2344% | −4.17% | 1.98% | +437.70 | #47 |
| FY 2021-22 | 10,389.06 | 0.3310% | +42.95% | 6.90% | 8,188.05 | 0.1791% | +19.88% | 1.76% | +2,201.01 | #47 |
| FY 2022-23 | 14,585.85 | 0.4028% | +40.40% | 6.33% | 9,890.28 | 0.1720% | +20.79% | 1.82% | +4,695.57 | #35 |
| FY 2023-24 | 16,755.57 | 0.4631% | +14.88% | 5.88% | 10,780.99 | 0.1920% | +9.01% | 1.64% | +5,974.58 | #30 |
| FY 2024-25 | 19,814.36 | 0.5350% | +18.26% | 5.30% | 12,603.20 | 0.2067% | +16.90% | 1.68% | +7,211.16 | #26 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 20.61%/yr, imports 8.15%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8544 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 20.61% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8544 have grown at a compound annual rate of 20.61% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹6,435.97 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹19,814.36 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8544 ranked #26 among all 1233 sub-chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8544 ranks #26 out of 1233 sub-chapters by total export value. Within Chapter 85, it ranks #3 of 48. By trade surplus, it ranks #48 of 1233.

### FY 2021-22 was the strongest growth year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8544 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8544 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 42.95% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹7,211.16 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8544 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹19,814.36 Cr exceeded imports of ₹12,603.20 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹7,211.16 Crore — ranking #48 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 8.15% CAGR signals stable import dependency for Insulated electric wire

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8544 have grown at 8.15% CAGR, reaching ₹12,603.20 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Sub-Chapter 8544 contributes 5.30% of Chapter 85 exports — ranked #3

Among the 48 sub-chapters under Chapter 85, HSN Sub-Chapter 8544 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 5.30% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.68% share (rank #12).

## Related Sub-Chapters in Chapter 85

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Sub-Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8517: Telephone & Communication Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8517/) | ₹2,19,707 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8504: Clad metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8504/) | ₹26,635 Cr |
| #3 | HSN Sub-Chapter 8544: Insulated electric wire (this hsn sub-chapter) | ₹19,814 Cr |
| #4 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8503: Machinery parts for headings 8501-8502](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8503/) | ₹11,520 Cr |
| #5 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8536: Circuit switching apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8536/) | ₹11,406 Cr |
| #6 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8538: Parts For Apparatus Of Headings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8538/) | ₹11,292 Cr |
| #7 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8541: Diodes, Transistors, Led Devices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8541/) | ₹11,002 Cr |
| #8 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8537: Electric control panels & consoles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8537/) | ₹7,817 Cr |
| #9 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8501: Electric motors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8501/) | ₹7,369 Cr |
| #10 | [HSN Sub-Chapter 8507: Electric accumulators & separators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8507/) | ₹6,959 Cr |

## Other sub-chapters

| Code | Title |
| --- | --- |
| 8501 | [Electric motors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8501/) |
| 8502 | [Electric Generating, Rotary Converters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8502/) |
| 8503 | [Machinery parts for headings 8501-8502](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8503/) |
| 8504 | [Clad metals](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8504/) |
| 8505 | [Electro, Permanent Magnets, Clutches](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8505/) |
| 8506 | [Primary cells & primary batteries](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8506/) |
| 8507 | [Electric accumulators & separators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8507/) |
| 8508 | [Vacuum Cleaners](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8508/) |
| 8509 | [Electro-mechanical Appliances](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8509/) |
| 8510 | [Electric Shavers & Clippers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8510/) |
| 8511 | [Ignition Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8511/) |
| 8512 | [Lighting & Signaling Equipment](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8512/) |
| 8513 | [Portable Electric Lamps](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8513/) |
| 8514 | [Industrial electric furnaces & ovens](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8514/) |
| 8515 | [Electric soldering & welding machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8515/) |
| 8516 | [Electric heaters](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8516/) |
| 8517 | [Telephone & Communication Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8517/) |
| 8518 | [Microphones and amplifiers](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8518/) |
| 8519 | [Sound Recording Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8519/) |
| 8521 | [Video recording apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8521/) |
| 8522 | [Parts for electrical apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8522/) |
| 8523 | [Recording discs and tapes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8523/) |
| 8524 | [Recorded Media](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8524/) |
| 8525 | [Transmission apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8525/) |
| 8526 | [Radar apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8526/) |
| 8527 | [Radio-broadcasting reception apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8527/) |
| 8528 | [Monitors and projectors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8528/) |
| 8529 | [Parts for electrical apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8529/) |
| 8530 | [Electrical signaling/traffic control](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8530/) |
| 8531 | [Electric Signaling Apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8531/) |
| 8532 | [Electrical Capacitors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8532/) |
| 8533 | [Electrical Resistors](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8533/) |
| 8534 | [Printed circuits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8534/) |
| 8535 | [Electrical circuits protection](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8535/) |
| 8536 | [Circuit switching apparatus](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8536/) |
| 8537 | [Electric control panels & consoles](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8537/) |
| 8538 | [Parts For Apparatus Of Headings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8538/) |
| 8539 | [Electric lamps & units](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8539/) |
| 8540 | [Thermionic, cold cathode tubes](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8540/) |
| 8541 | [Diodes, Transistors, Led Devices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8541/) |
| 8542 | [Electronic integrated circuits](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8542/) |
| 8543 | [Electrical machines](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8543/) |
| 8545 | [Carbon articles for electrical use](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8545/) |
| 8546 | [Electrical insulators](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8546/) |
| 8547 | [Insulating fittings](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8547/) |
| 8548 | [Electrical parts of machinery](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8548/) |
| 8549 | [Electrical waste & scrap](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-8549/) |