HSN Code 8544 – Insulated (Including Enamelled Or Anodised) Wire, Cable…

What is HSN Code 8544?

HSN code 8544 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Insulated (Including Enamelled Or Anodised) Wire, Cable (Including Co-Axial Cable) And… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, which is part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment. Every GST-registered business supplying insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including co-axial cable) and… must quote HSN 8544 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8544

Level	Code	Description
Chapter	85	electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
Heading	8544	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

GST rate for HSN 8544

Goods under HSN 8544 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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Sub-codes under this classification

HSN Code	Description
854411	of copper:
854419	other :
854420	co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors :
854430	ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships
85444111	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 80 v: - fitted with connectors: - telephone cables: dry core paper insulated
85444119	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 80 v: - fitted with connectors: - telephone cables: other
85444120	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 80 v: - fitted with connectors: paper insulated
85444130	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 80 v: - fitted with connectors: plastic insulated
85444140	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 80 v: - fitted with connectors: rubber insulated
85444190	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 80 v: - fitted with connectors: other
854442	fitted with connectors:
854449	other:
85445110	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - fitted with connectors: paper insulated
85445120	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - fitted with connectors: plastic insulated, of a kind used for telecommunication
85445130	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - fitted with connectors: other plastic insulated
85445140	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - fitted with connectors: rubber insulated of a kind used for telecommunication
85445150	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - fitted with connectors: other rubber insulated
85445190	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - fitted with connectors: other
85445910	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - other : paper insulated
85445920	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - other : plastic insulated of a kind used for telecommunication
85445930	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - other : other plastic insulated
85445940	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - other : rubber insulated of a kind used for telecommunication
85445950	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - other : other rubber insulated
85445990	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 - other electric conductors, for a voltage exceeding 80 v but not exceeding 1,000 v: - other : other
854460	other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000v:
854470	optical fibre cables :

HSN Code 8544 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8544?

HSN code 8544 classifies "Insulated (Including Enamelled Or Anodised) Wire, Cable (Including Co-Axial Cable) And…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 85 (Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 8544?

8544 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 8544?

Goods under HSN 8544 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Insulated (Including Enamelled Or Anodised) Wire, Cable (Including Co-Axial Cable) And….

Which chapter does HSN code 8544 belong to?

HSN 8544 belongs to Chapter 85 — Electrical Machinery And Equipment And Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders…, part of Section XVI: Machinery & Electrical Equipment.

HSN Code 8544 – Insulated (Including Enamelled Or Anodised) Wire, Cable (Including Co-Axial Cable) And…