Chapter 76 covers aluminum and articles thereof, including unwrought aluminum, aluminum powders, aluminum bars, rods, profiles, aluminum wire, aluminum plates, sheets, strip, foil, aluminum tubes, aluminum structures, aluminum containers, stranded aluminum wire, cables, etc. This chapter does not include aluminum compounds (Chapter 28), aluminum tools (Chapter 82), aluminum machine parts (Chapter 84), or aluminum electrical equipment (Chapter 85). The chapter notes have strict provisions on the purity of aluminum and the definition of alloys, and the material composition must be noted during classification. Heading 7614 covers stranded aluminum wire, cables, plaited bands, and similar articles, but does not include aluminum stranded wire with a steel core (classified under 7614.10) or insulated wires and cables (classified under 8544). Products under this heading are typically used for power transmission, overhead conductors, grounding wires, etc., and require the aluminum wires to be formed into a whole through stranding, braiding, or similar processes, without an insulating layer. The first 2 digits, 76, represent Chapter 76 (Aluminum and articles thereof), defining the broad category as aluminum and aluminum articles. Digits 3-4, 14, represent heading 7614, specifically referring to stranded aluminum wire, cables, plaited bands, and similar articles. Digits 5-6, 90, are the subheading, meaning "other," i.e., stranded aluminum wire and cables other than aluminum stranded wire with a steel core (7614.10). Therefore, 761490 refers to stranded wire and cables of pure aluminum or aluminum alloy without a steel core, commonly used for overhead power lines, grounding wires, etc. This commodity is stranded aluminum wire. If it has a steel core, it is classified under 7614.10; if it is an insulated wire or cable, it is classified under 8544; if it is a single aluminum wire, it is classified under 7605. Since this commodity is made of multiple aluminum wires stranded together, with no steel core and no insulating layer, it is classified under 761490.
Chapter
Chapter 76 covers aluminum and articles thereof, including unwrought aluminum, aluminum powders, aluminum bars, rods, profiles, aluminum wire, aluminum plates, sheets, strip, foil, aluminum tubes, aluminum structures, aluminum containers, stranded aluminum wire, cables, etc. This chapter does not include aluminum compounds (Chapter 28), aluminum tools (Chapter 82), aluminum machine parts (Chapter 84), or aluminum electrical equipment (Chapter 85). The chapter notes have strict provisions on the purity of aluminum and the definition of alloys, and the material composition must be noted during classification.
Heading
Heading 7614 covers stranded aluminum wire, cables, plaited bands, and similar articles, but does not include aluminum stranded wire with a steel core (classified under 7614.10) or insulated wires and cables (classified under 8544). Products under this heading are typically used for power transmission, overhead conductors, grounding wires, etc., and require the aluminum wires to be formed into a whole through stranding, braiding, or similar processes, without an insulating layer.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits, 76, represent Chapter 76 (Aluminum and articles thereof), defining the broad category as aluminum and aluminum articles. Digits 3-4, 14, represent heading 7614, specifically referring to stranded aluminum wire, cables, plaited bands, and similar articles. Digits 5-6, 90, are the subheading, meaning "other," i.e., stranded aluminum wire and cables other than aluminum stranded wire with a steel core (7614.10). Therefore, 761490 refers to stranded wire and cables of pure aluminum or aluminum alloy without a steel core, commonly used for overhead power lines, grounding wires, etc.
Classification Basis
This commodity is stranded aluminum wire. If it has a steel core, it is classified under 7614.10; if it is an insulated wire or cable, it is classified under 8544; if it is a single aluminum wire, it is classified under 7605. Since this commodity is made of multiple aluminum wires stranded together, with no steel core and no insulating layer, it is classified under 761490.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "aluminum stranded wire" or "aluminum alloy stranded wire," which must be consistent with the classification. Material: State the purity or alloy composition of the aluminum, such as pure aluminum, aluminum-magnesium alloy, aluminum-silicon alloy, etc. Structure: Describe the stranding method, such as the number of strands, number of wires per strand, direction of lay, etc. Cross-sectional Dimensions: Declare the diameter of individual wires and the total cross-sectional area of the stranded wire, in millimeters or square millimeters. Whether It Has a Steel Core: Clearly state whether it contains a steel core. With a steel core, it is classified under 7614.10. Surface Treatment: State whether it is galvanized, oiled, oxidized, etc., which affects classification and duty rates. Use: Declare the main use, such as overhead power lines, grounding wires, cable conductors, etc. Brand and Model: If there is a brand or model, it must be declared truthfully; if there is no brand, "none" may be entered. Product Name: Aluminum stranded wire; Material: Pure aluminum, aluminum content ≥99.7%; Structure: 7-strand stranded, individual wire diameter 2.5mm; Cross-sectional Dimensions: Total cross-sectional area 34.4mm²; Whether It Has a Steel Core: No; Surface Treatment: No coating, anti-corrosion oil applied; Use: Overhead power lines; Brand and Model: None. Mistakenly classifying steel-core aluminum stranded wire under 761490, when it should actually be classified under 761410. Classifying insulated aluminum stranded wire under 761490, when it should actually be classified under 8544. Ignoring the alloy composition, leading to incorrect classification or differences in duty rates.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "aluminum stranded wire" or "aluminum alloy stranded wire," which must be consistent with the classification.
⚠️ Mistakenly declared as "aluminum wire" or "steel-core aluminum stranded wire."
Material
State the purity or alloy composition of the aluminum, such as pure aluminum, aluminum-magnesium alloy, aluminum-silicon alloy, etc.
⚠️ Only writing "aluminum" without specifying the alloy type.
Structure
Describe the stranding method, such as the number of strands, number of wires per strand, direction of lay, etc.
⚠️ Ignoring the stranded structure and only writing "multi-strand."
Cross-sectional Dimensions
Declare the diameter of individual wires and the total cross-sectional area of the stranded wire, in millimeters or square millimeters.
⚠️ Reporting only the overall outer diameter without reporting the individual wire diameter.
Whether It Has a Steel Core
Clearly state whether it contains a steel core. With a steel core, it is classified under 7614.10.
⚠️ Failure to declare the steel core leads to incorrect classification.
Surface Treatment
State whether it is galvanized, oiled, oxidized, etc., which affects classification and duty rates.
⚠️ Ignoring the coating and mistakenly declaring it as bare aluminum.
Use
Declare the main use, such as overhead power lines, grounding wires, cable conductors, etc.
⚠️ The use description is too broad, such as "industrial use."
Brand and Model
If there is a brand or model, it must be declared truthfully; if there is no brand, "none" may be entered.
⚠️ The brand and model do not match the actual goods.
Example： Product Name: Aluminum stranded wire; Material: Pure aluminum, aluminum content ≥99.7%; Structure: 7-strand stranded, individual wire diameter 2.5mm; Cross-sectional Dimensions: Total cross-sectional area 34.4mm²; Whether It Has a Steel Core: No; Surface Treatment: No coating, anti-corrosion oil applied; Use: Overhead power lines; Brand and Model: None.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying steel-core aluminum stranded wire under 761490, when it should actually be classified under 761410.
Classifying insulated aluminum stranded wire under 761490, when it should actually be classified under 8544.
Ignoring the alloy composition, leading to incorrect classification or differences in duty rates.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: 1) The material is aluminum or aluminum alloy; 2) The structure is made of multiple aluminum wires stranded together; 3) It does not have a steel core; 4) It has no insulating layer. Reference should also be made to the definition of "stranded wire, cables" in the Explanatory Notes and the chapter notes' definition of aluminum materials. If it has a steel core, it is classified under 7614.10; if it is a single aluminum wire, it is classified under 7605; if it is an insulated cable, it is classified under 8544. 761410 Stranded aluminum wire with a steel core: 761410 is aluminum stranded wire with a steel core, while 761490 is stranded wire of pure aluminum or aluminum alloy without a steel core. 760519 Other aluminum wire: 760519 is single aluminum wire, not stranded; 761490 is multiple wires stranded together. 854449 Other insulated wires and cables: 854449 is cable with an insulating layer, while 761490 has no insulating layer. 761699 Other articles of aluminum: 761699 is other articles of aluminum not elsewhere specified, while 761490 is specific stranded wire and cable. Does it contain a steel core? Does it have an insulating layer? Is it stranded from multiple wires? Is the material aluminum or aluminum alloy? Is it used for power transmission?
Basis
Core basis for classification: 1) The material is aluminum or aluminum alloy; 2) The structure is made of multiple aluminum wires stranded together; 3) It does not have a steel core; 4) It has no insulating layer. Reference should also be made to the definition of "stranded wire, cables" in the Explanatory Notes and the chapter notes' definition of aluminum materials. If it has a steel core, it is classified under 7614.10; if it is a single aluminum wire, it is classified under 7605; if it is an insulated cable, it is classified under 8544.
Confused Codes：
761410 - Stranded aluminum wire with a steel core
761410 is aluminum stranded wire with a steel core, while 761490 is stranded wire of pure aluminum or aluminum alloy without a steel core.
760519 - Other aluminum wire
760519 is single aluminum wire, not stranded; 761490 is multiple wires stranded together.
854449 - Other insulated wires and cables
854449 is cable with an insulating layer, while 761490 has no insulating layer.
761699 - Other articles of aluminum
761699 is other articles of aluminum not elsewhere specified, while 761490 is specific stranded wire and cable.
Self-Check：
✓ Does it contain a steel core?
✓ Does it have an insulating layer?
✓ Is it stranded from multiple wires?
✓ Is the material aluminum or aluminum alloy?
✓ Is it used for power transmission?
❓ FAQ
What is the difference in HS codes between aluminum stranded wire and steel-core aluminum stranded wire? Aluminum stranded wire (without a steel core) is classified under 761490, and steel-core aluminum stranded wire is classified under 761410. When declaring, it is necessary to specify whether it contains a steel core to avoid classification errors. How can one determine whether aluminum stranded wire should be classified under 8544? If the aluminum stranded wire has an insulating layer (such as plastic or rubber), it is classified under 8544; if it is bare wire or only coated with anti-corrosion oil, it is classified under 761490. What specification parameters must be provided when declaring aluminum stranded wire? Material, stranded structure, individual wire diameter, total cross-sectional area, whether it has a steel core, surface treatment, and use must be provided. These parameters affect classification and duty rates. Is aluminum alloy stranded wire also classified under 761490? Yes, as long as it is aluminum alloy stranded wire without a steel core, it is classified under 761490. However, attention must be paid to whether the alloy composition meets the chapter notes' definition of aluminum alloy. If aluminum stranded wire is used for submarine cables, will the code change? If it has an insulating layer and armoring, it is usually classified under 8544; if it is bare stranded wire, it remains under 761490. Use does not affect classification; the key is structure and material. How can one check the import duty rate for 761490? It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the CCPIT, or a professional customs declaration system. Duty rates may change due to trade agreements, country of origin, and other factors, so the latest tariff schedule should be consulted. What is the difference between 761490 and 761699? 761490 specifically refers to stranded aluminum wire and cables; 761699 is other articles of aluminum not elsewhere specified. If stranded wire meets the description of heading 7614, it should be classified under 761490 first. Is it mandatory to fill in the brand and model when declaring? If there is a brand and model, they must be declared truthfully; if there is no brand, "none" may be entered. Brand and model help customs identify the goods, but they are not the sole basis for classification.
Q: What is the difference in HS codes between aluminum stranded wire and steel-core aluminum stranded wire?
A: Aluminum stranded wire (without a steel core) is classified under 761490, and steel-core aluminum stranded wire is classified under 761410. When declaring, it is necessary to specify whether it contains a steel core to avoid classification errors.
Q: How can one determine whether aluminum stranded wire should be classified under 8544?
A: If the aluminum stranded wire has an insulating layer (such as plastic or rubber), it is classified under 8544; if it is bare wire or only coated with anti-corrosion oil, it is classified under 761490.
Q: What specification parameters must be provided when declaring aluminum stranded wire?
A: Material, stranded structure, individual wire diameter, total cross-sectional area, whether it has a steel core, surface treatment, and use must be provided. These parameters affect classification and duty rates.
Q: Is aluminum alloy stranded wire also classified under 761490?
A: Yes, as long as it is aluminum alloy stranded wire without a steel core, it is classified under 761490. However, attention must be paid to whether the alloy composition meets the chapter notes' definition of aluminum alloy.
Q: If aluminum stranded wire is used for submarine cables, will the code change?
A: If it has an insulating layer and armoring, it is usually classified under 8544; if it is bare stranded wire, it remains under 761490. Use does not affect classification; the key is structure and material.
Q: How can one check the import duty rate for 761490?
A: It can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the CCPIT, or a professional customs declaration system. Duty rates may change due to trade agreements, country of origin, and other factors, so the latest tariff schedule should be consulted.
Q: What is the difference between 761490 and 761699?
A: 761490 specifically refers to stranded aluminum wire and cables; 761699 is other articles of aluminum not elsewhere specified. If stranded wire meets the description of heading 7614, it should be classified under 761490 first.
Q: Is it mandatory to fill in the brand and model when declaring?
A: If there is a brand and model, they must be declared truthfully; if there is no brand, "none" may be entered. Brand and model help customs identify the goods, but they are not the sole basis for classification.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.