HSN 8544
18% GST
HSN Code 8544 — Wires & cables
HSN code 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. Under GST 2.0 (effective 22 September 2025), HSN 8544 (wires & cables) is taxed at 18% GST. This code falls under 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.
Source: CBIC GST rate schedule · HSN reporting rules per CBIC (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025).
HSN 8544 at a glance
| HSN Code | 8544 |
| Description | 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 (GST 2.0) | 18% |
| Chapter | 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 |
GST rate per the CBIC GST rate schedule (GST 2.0, effective 22 Sep 2025); verified 2026-06-07. HSN classification per the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs.
Sub-classifications under HSN 8544
59 more specific 6- and 8-digit codes fall under 8544 (wires & cables). The exact sub-code depends on the product variant; the GST rate is shown for each.
| HSN Code | Description | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 854411 | Of Copper: | 18% |
| 854419 | Other : | 18% |
| 854420 | Co-Axial Cable And Other Co-Axial Electric Conductors : | 18% |
| 854430 | Ignition Wiring Sets And Other Wiring Sets Of A Kind Used In Vehicles, Aircraft Or Ships | 18% |
| 854442 | Fitted With Connectors: | 18% |
| 854449 | Other: | 18% |
| 854460 | Other Electric Conductors, For A Voltage Not Exceeding 1,000V: | 18% |
| 854470 | Optical Fibre Cables : | 18% |
| 85441110 | Enamelled | 18% |
| 85441190 | Other | 18% |
| 85441910 | Asbestos Covered | 18% |
| 85441920 | Plastic Insulated | 18% |
| 85441930 | Rubber Insulated | 18% |
| 85441990 | Other | 18% |
| 85442010 | Co-Axial Cable | 18% |
| 85442090 | Other | 18% |
| 85443000 | Ignition Wiring Sets And Other Wiring Sets Of A Kind Used In Vehicles, Aircraft Or Ships | 18% |
| 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 | 18% |
| 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 | 18% |
| 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 | 18% |
| 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 | 18% |
| 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 | 18% |
| 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 | 18% |
| 85444210 | Paper Insulated | 18% |
| 85444220 | Plastic Insulated | 18% |
| 85444230 | Rubber Insulated | 18% |
| 85444290 | Other | 18% |
| 85444291 | Paper Insulated, Of A Kind Used In Telecommunication | 18% |
| 85444292 | Plastic Insulated, Of A Kind Used In Telecommunication | 18% |
| 85444293 | Rubber Insulated, Of A Kind Used In Telecommunication | 18% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HSN code for wires & cables?
The HSN code for wires & cables is 8544, under 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).
What is the GST rate on wires & cables?
Under GST 2.0, HSN 8544 (wires & cables) is taxed at 18% GST.
Which chapter does HSN code 8544 belong to?
HSN 8544 belongs to Chapter 85 of the HSN classification — 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.
Is the HSN code 8544 mandatory on invoices for wires & cables?
Yes. To bill wires & cables under GST, businesses with turnover above Rs. 5 crore must show the 6-digit HSN code on all B2B and B2C invoices; those up to Rs. 5 crore use the 4-digit HSN (8544) on B2B invoices. TallyPrime auto-applies the correct HSN code and GST rate on every invoice.
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