Chapter 85 covers 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. This chapter is the core chapter for electrical and electronic goods in the HS classification, involving power generation, transformation, distribution, and consumption equipment, as well as communications and consumer electronics. Cables, as the fundamental materials for power transmission and signal transmission, are classified in this chapter mainly based on factors such as voltage rating, conductor material, and insulation material. Heading 8544 covers 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. This heading is further subdivided based on conductor material, voltage rating, whether fitted with connectors, etc. 854460 is for cables with a voltage exceeding 1000 V. Code 854460 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits 85 indicate 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). Digits 3-4, 44, indicate heading 8544 (insulated wire, cable and other insulated electric conductors; optical fibre cables). Digits 5-6, 60, indicate subheading 854460, i.e., other insulated wire, cable and other insulated electric conductors, with a voltage exceeding 1000 V. This subheading may be further subdivided into finer 8-digit or 10-digit codes in national tariff schedules based on conductor material (e.g., copper, aluminium). This commodity is a cable with a voltage greater than 1000 V, which is an insulated electric conductor, and the voltage exceeds 1000 V, so it is classified under 854460. If the voltage does not exceed 1000 V, it should be classified under 854449; if it is a co-axial cable or a cable fitted with connectors, it may be classified under 854420 or 854442, etc. 854460 specifically targets high-voltage cables, distinguishing them from low-voltage cables and communication cables.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "high-voltage power cable", "rated voltage 10kV cross-linked polyethylene insulated cable", etc., which must reflect the voltage rating and purpose. Purpose: Explain the use scenario of the cable, such as "for power transmission", "for substations", "for urban power grids", etc. Voltage Rating: Specify the rated voltage, such as "10kV", "35kV", "110kV", etc., which must be greater than 1000 V. Conductor Material: Declare the conductor material, such as "copper core", "aluminium core", "copper-clad aluminium", etc. Insulation Material: Explain the insulation layer material, such as "cross-linked polyethylene", "polyvinyl chloride", "rubber", etc. Structure: Describe the cable structure, such as "single-core", "multi-core", "armoured", "shielded", etc. Brand: Declare the brand name (if no brand, fill in "none"). Model: Declare the product model, such as "YJV22-8.7/15kV-3×300". Product Name: High-voltage power cable; Purpose: For urban power grid transmission; Voltage Rating: 10kV; Conductor Material: Copper core; Insulation Material: Cross-linked polyethylene; Structure: Three-core armoured; Brand: XX; Model: YJV22-8.7/15kV-3×300. The voltage rating is not specified or is incorrectly filled in as below 1000 V, leading to incorrect classification under 854449. Failure to declare the insulation material may affect customs determination of the commodity's properties. Incorrectly classifying a cable fitted with connectors under 854460, when it should actually be classified under 854442.

The core basis for classification is: 1. Whether the commodity is an insulated electric conductor; 2. Whether the rated voltage is greater than 1000 V; 3. Whether it is fitted with connectors; 4. Whether it is a co-axial cable or optical fibre cable. 854460 applies only to insulated cables with a voltage greater than 1000 V (not co-axial, not optical fibre, not fitted with connectors). If the voltage does not exceed 1000 V, classify under 854449; if it is a co-axial cable, classify under 854420; if fitted with connectors, classify under 854442. 854449 Other cables with a voltage not exceeding 1000 V: The core difference lies in the voltage rating. 854449 applies to insulated cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 1000 V, while 854460 applies to those exceeding 1000 V. 854442 Other cables fitted with connectors, with a voltage not exceeding 1000 V: 854442 applies to cables with a voltage not exceeding 1000 V and fitted with connectors; if the voltage is greater than 1000 V and fitted with connectors, should it be classified under 854460? Note: The subheading description of 854460 is "other", but according to HS notes, cables fitted with connectors are usually classified under 854442 or 854460? Actually, it needs to be confirmed: 854460 is for cables with a voltage greater than 1000 V, whether or not fitted with connectors? According to HS 2022, 854460 is "other electric conductors, with a voltage exceeding 1000 V", without explicitly excluding those fitted with connectors. However, 854442 is "other electric conductors, with a voltage not exceeding 1000 V, fitted with connectors". Therefore, cables with a voltage greater than 1000 V and fitted with connectors are still classified under 854460. Caution is needed here. 854420 Co-axial cable: Co-axial cables are classified under 854420 regardless of voltage rating, while 854460 is for non-co-axial cables. 854470 Optical fibre cables: Optical fibre cables are composed of optical fibres and transmit optical signals, classified under 854470; while 854460 is for metal conductor cables, transmitting electrical energy. Is the rated voltage clearly greater than 1000 V? Is it an insulated electric conductor? Is it a co-axial cable or optical fibre cable? Is it fitted with connectors? Have the conductor material and insulation material been declared?

How to query the import tariff rate for cables under 854460? You can query through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query tools by entering HS code 854460 and conditions such as country of origin and trade mode. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments, and the latest customs announcements should prevail. Which code should a cable with a voltage of exactly 1000 V be classified under? According to HS rules, 854460 applies to cables with a voltage exceeding 1000 V. If the voltage is exactly 1000 V, it does not fall under "exceeding" and should be classified under 854449 (voltage not exceeding 1000 V). A cable with a voltage greater than 1000 V and fitted with connectors should be classified under 854460 or 854442? 854442 explicitly applies to cables with a voltage not exceeding 1000 V and fitted with connectors. For cables with a voltage greater than 1000 V and fitted with connectors, they should still be classified under 854460, because 854460 does not exclude those fitted with connectors. However, note that customs may determine based on the specific structure. In the declaration elements for 854460 cables, how should the voltage rating be filled in? The specific value of the rated voltage should be filled in, such as "10kV", "35kV", etc., not just "high voltage". At the same time, it should be indicated whether it is phase voltage or line voltage, usually expressed as U0/U in the cable model. Are aluminium-core high-voltage cables and copper-core high-voltage cables classified under the same code? Yes, 854460 does not distinguish conductor materials; both copper-core and aluminium-core are classified under this code. However, the conductor material must be truthfully declared during declaration for customs statistics and supervision. What special documents are required for exporting 854460 cables? Generally, basic documents such as contract, invoice, packing list, and customs declaration form are required. If mandatory certification (such as CCC) is involved, a certificate of conformity is required. Some countries may require a quality inspection certificate. How to distinguish between 854460 and 854470? 854460 is metal conductor cables, transmitting electrical energy; 854470 is optical fibre cables, composed of optical fibres, transmitting optical signals. The materials and functions are different, and classification should be determined based on product structure. What are the key points of customs inspection when importing 854460 cables? Customs may inspect whether the voltage rating, conductor material, insulation material, whether fitted with connectors, etc. of the cable are consistent with the declaration, and verify the brand and model. In addition, they may check whether it complies with national safety standards.