Low-voltage copper conductors from India
India exported $840 million of low-voltage copper conductors (HS 8544.49) in FY2025-26, up 18% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 15.3% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 42.8% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $840MUp 17.6% on last year
- HS code
- 8544.49Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8544.49.10.00 | For a voltage not exceeding 80 V: Of a kind used for telecommunications25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8544.49.20.00 | For a voltage not exceeding 80 V: Other28.5% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 3.5% | 13.5% | 41% |
| 8544.49.30 | Other: Of copper | 5.3% | 15.3% | 42.8% |
| 8544.49.90.00 | Other: Other28.9% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 3.9% | 13.9% | 41.4% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of low-voltage copper conductors
India's exports to all countries under HS 8544.49, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8544.49 is 3.2%, ranging from 0% to 3.7% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on low-voltage copper conductors from India?
10% to 15.3% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 8544.49, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 42.8%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for low-voltage copper conductors?
8544.49, under heading 8544 (Insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fiber cables, made up of individually sheathed fibers, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export low-voltage copper conductors?
Yes. India exported $840 million under HS 8544.49 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.