8544 30 00: Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships
Vehicle wiring harnesses
Not declarable on its own: use one of its 12 subdivisionsData: EU Combined Nomenclature, in force from 1 January 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
8544 Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial 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:
8544 30 00 Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships
What you pay
Importing into EU
Customs duty3.7% standard rate depends on the country of origin
C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Duty suspensionAutonomous tariff suspensionFree
Only for
8544 30 00 20 Insulated electrical multicore cable for the EPS-system (Electrical Power Steering) of a motor vehicle: -with a length of 170 mm or more but not more than 301 mm, -with an external diameter of 4,5 mm or more but not more than 7 mm, -with an operating temperature of -40°C or more but not more than 125°C, -with Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) or Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer (TPE-E) wire insulation material, -with an operating voltage of 5 V, -fitted with connectors at both ends, -whether or not gold-plated or tin-plated
Applies to goods from
all countries except Belarus, Russia
Legal act
Regulation 2605/25
Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platformsFree
Only for
8544 30 00 20 Insulated electrical multicore cable for the EPS-system (Electrical Power Steering) of a motor vehicle: -with a length of 170 mm or more but not more than 301 mm, -with an external diameter of 4,5 mm or more but not more than 7 mm, -with an operating temperature of -40°C or more but not more than 125°C, -with Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) or Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer (TPE-E) wire insulation material, -with an operating voltage of 5 V, -fitted with connectors at both ends, -whether or not gold-plated or tin-plated
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 2658/87
Documents
C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-useFree
Only for
8544 30 00 23 High-voltage single-core battery supply cable fitted with: -a high-voltage connector, -a metal flat lug with an eyelet in a plastic housing, -three or more plastic mounting clips for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries except Belarus, Russia
Legal act
Regulation 1463/26
Documents
N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platformsFree
Only for
8544 30 00 23 High-voltage single-core battery supply cable fitted with: -a high-voltage connector, -a metal flat lug with an eyelet in a plastic housing, -three or more plastic mounting clips for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 2658/87
Documents
C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-useFree
Only for
8544 30 00 33 Wiring harness for transmitting safety parameters from battery modules fitted with: -input and output connectors, -three or more plastic mounting clips for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries except Belarus, Russia
Legal act
Regulation 1463/26
Documents
N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platformsFree
Only for
8544 30 00 33 Wiring harness for transmitting safety parameters from battery modules fitted with: -input and output connectors, -three or more plastic mounting clips for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 2658/87
Documents
C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-useFree
Only for
8544 30 00 43 High voltage battery cable assembly, comprising: -a single core high voltage cable terminated with a flat lug, -a safety fuse for an electric current of 10 A or more but not more than 400 A, -a flat copper conductor with surface insulation terminated with a flat lug, -three or more plastic clips for attachment for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries except Belarus, Russia
Legal act
Regulation 1463/26
Documents
N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platformsFree
Only for
8544 30 00 43 High voltage battery cable assembly, comprising: -a single core high voltage cable terminated with a flat lug, -a safety fuse for an electric current of 10 A or more but not more than 400 A, -a flat copper conductor with surface insulation terminated with a flat lug, -three or more plastic clips for attachment for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 2658/87
Documents
C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-useFree
Only for
8544 30 00 53 Electrical wiring harness or cable for the steering system: -with a rated voltage of 12 V, -fitted with connectors on both ends or/and with special adapter providing sealing and anti-rotation feature, -with or without plastic anchoring jaws for mounting the steering gear housing of motor vehicles, for use in the manufacture of power steering systems for motor vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries except Belarus, Russia
Legal act
Regulation 1463/26
Documents
N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platformsFree
Only for
8544 30 00 53 Electrical wiring harness or cable for the steering system: -with a rated voltage of 12 V, -fitted with connectors on both ends or/and with special adapter providing sealing and anti-rotation feature, -with or without plastic anchoring jaws for mounting the steering gear housing of motor vehicles, for use in the manufacture of power steering systems for motor vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 2658/87
Documents
C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-useFree
Only for
8544 30 00 60 Four-core connecting cable containing two female connectors for the transmission of digital signals from navigation and/or audio systems to a USB connector and/or LCD monitor, for use in the manufacture of goods of Chapter 87
Applies to goods from
all countries except Belarus, Russia
Legal act
Regulation 2605/25
Documents
N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platformsFree
Only for
8544 30 00 60 Four-core connecting cable containing two female connectors for the transmission of digital signals from navigation and/or audio systems to a USB connector and/or LCD monitor, for use in the manufacture of goods of Chapter 87
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 2658/87
Documents
C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platformsFree
Only for
8544 30 00 63 Electrical wiring harness or cable for motor vehicle rear-view system (according to IATF 16949:2016): - with a rated voltage of 12 V or 24 V, - fitted with connectors on both ends, for the manufacture of rear-view systems for motor vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 2658/87
Documents
C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-useFree
Only for
8544 30 00 65 Six core cable connecting the oil pressure sensor and the differential controller of vehicles: -with PVC-coating, -with three multiple connectors, and -with or without plastic clip, for use in the manufacture of goods of Chapter 87
Applies to goods from
all countries except Belarus, Russia
Legal act
Regulation 2605/25
Documents
N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platformsFree
Only for
8544 30 00 65 Six core cable connecting the oil pressure sensor and the differential controller of vehicles: -with PVC-coating, -with three multiple connectors, and -with or without plastic clip, for use in the manufacture of goods of Chapter 87
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 2658/87
Documents
C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platformsFree
Only for
8544 30 00 75 Wiring harness to connect the integrated battery system with the car's control systems, containing: -an input waterproof connector, -four or more output connectors, -two or more plastic clips for attachment for use in the production of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 2658/87
Documents
C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionAutonomous tariff suspensionFree
Only for
8544 30 00 85 Extension two-core cable with two connectors, containing at least: -|a rubber grommet, -|a metal attachment bracket of a kind used to connect vehicle speed sensors in the manufacture of vehicles of Chapter 87
Applies to goods from
all countries except Belarus, Russia
Legal act
Regulation 2605/25
Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platformsFree
Only for
8544 30 00 85 Extension two-core cable with two connectors, containing at least: -|a rubber grommet, -|a metal attachment bracket of a kind used to connect vehicle speed sensors in the manufacture of vehicles of Chapter 87
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 2658/87
Documents
C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platformsFree
Only for
8544 30 00 89 Other
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 2658/87
Documents
C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
Tariff quotaNon preferential tariff quota under end-useFree
Only for
8544 30 00 63 Electrical wiring harness or cable for motor vehicle rear-view system (according to IATF 16949:2016): - with a rated voltage of 12 V or 24 V, - fitted with connectors on both ends, for the manufacture of rear-view systems for motor vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries except Belarus, Russia
In force
until 31 December 2026
Legal act
Regulation 1465/26
Tariff quotaNon preferential tariff quota under end-useFree
Only for
8544 30 00 75 Wiring harness to connect the integrated battery system with the car's control systems, containing: -an input waterproof connector, -four or more output connectors, -two or more plastic clips for attachment for use in the production of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
Applies to goods from
all countries except Belarus, Russia
In force
until 31 December 2026
Legal act
Regulation 1465/26
End-use reliefNon preferential duty under end-useFree
Only for
8544 30 00 10 For use in civil aircraft
Applies to goods from
all countries
Legal act
Regulation 1549/06
Duty on low-value parcelsLow-value consignment customs duty3 EUR
Applies to goods from
all countries
In force
until 31 October 2026
Legal act
Regulation 0382/26
Duty on low-value parcelsLow-value consignment customs duty3 EUR
Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
Import control
Applies to goods from
Belarus, Ukraine
Legal act
Regulation 0765/06, Regulation 0692/14
Documents
Y727 The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 3)
Y728 The prohibitions defined in article 1ra paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1ra paragraph 4)
L152 Import authorisation by virtue of article 1ra paragraph 10 of Council Regulation (EU) 765/2006
Y870 Goods entered the territory of the customs union of the EU and presented to customs authorities prior to the entry into force or to applicability date of the present sanction, whichever is latest (see Article 8f of Regulation (EU) No 765/2006)
Y997 Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)
N864 Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document
L142 Import authorisation by virtue of article 3i paragraph 3c of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014
Y874 The prohibitions defined in article 3i.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 do not apply (see exemptions in article 3i.3aa)
L143 Import authorisation by virtue of article 12b.2 of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014
Y859 Goods entered the territory of the customs union of the EU and presented to customs authorities prior to the entry into force or to applicability date of the present sanction, whichever is latest (see Article 12e of Regulation (EU) No 833/2014)
Import control
Applies to goods from
Ukraine
Legal act
Regulation 0263/22
Documents
Y984 Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia
N864 Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document
TARIC subdivisions
Declare the 10-digit TARIC code that fits the goods: measures can differ between subdivisions.
8544 30 00 10
For use in civil aircraft
8544 30 00 20
Insulated electrical multicore cable for the EPS-system (Electrical Power Steering) of a motor vehicle: -with a length of 170 mm or more but not more than 301 mm, -with an external diameter of 4,5 mm or more but not more than 7 mm, -with an operating temperature of -40°C or more but not more than 125°C, -with Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) or Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer (TPE-E) wire insulation material, -with an operating voltage of 5 V, -fitted with connectors at both ends, -whether or not gold-plated or tin-plated
8544 30 00 23
High-voltage single-core battery supply cable fitted with: -a high-voltage connector, -a metal flat lug with an eyelet in a plastic housing, -three or more plastic mounting clips for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
8544 30 00 33
Wiring harness for transmitting safety parameters from battery modules fitted with: -input and output connectors, -three or more plastic mounting clips for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
8544 30 00 43
High voltage battery cable assembly, comprising: -a single core high voltage cable terminated with a flat lug, -a safety fuse for an electric current of 10 A or more but not more than 400 A, -a flat copper conductor with surface insulation terminated with a flat lug, -three or more plastic clips for attachment for use in the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
8544 30 00 53
Electrical wiring harness or cable for the steering system: -with a rated voltage of 12 V, -fitted with connectors on both ends or/and with special adapter providing sealing and anti-rotation feature, -with or without plastic anchoring jaws for mounting the steering gear housing of motor vehicles, for use in the manufacture of power steering systems for motor vehicles
8544 30 00 60
Four-core connecting cable containing two female connectors for the transmission of digital signals from navigation and/or audio systems to a USB connector and/or LCD monitor, for use in the manufacture of goods of Chapter 87
8544 30 00 63
Electrical wiring harness or cable for motor vehicle rear-view system (according to IATF 16949:2016): - with a rated voltage of 12 V or 24 V, - fitted with connectors on both ends, for the manufacture of rear-view systems for motor vehicles
8544 30 00 65
Six core cable connecting the oil pressure sensor and the differential controller of vehicles: -with PVC-coating, -with three multiple connectors, and -with or without plastic clip, for use in the manufacture of goods of Chapter 87
8544 30 00 75
Wiring harness to connect the integrated battery system with the car's control systems, containing: -an input waterproof connector, -four or more output connectors, -two or more plastic clips for attachment for use in the production of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles
8544 30 00 85
Extension two-core cable with two connectors, containing at least: - a rubber grommet, - a metal attachment bracket of a kind used to connect vehicle speed sensors in the manufacture of vehicles of Chapter 87
8544 30 00 89
Other
Tariff quotas
Order number
Origin
In-quota duty
Period
Volume
Balance
Validity
09.2518
ERGA OMNES
Free
1 July 2026 – 31 December 2026
3,525,000 Number of items
2,764,925 Number of items
Critical
09.2519
ERGA OMNES
Free
1 July 2026 – 31 December 2026
50,000 Number of items
35,459 Number of items
Critical
09.7016
Central America
Free
1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026
12,000,000 kg
12,000,000 kg
Open
09.7060
Honduras
Free
1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026
8,000,000 kg
8,000,000 kg
Open
Balances from the Commission’s weekly quota report of 23 October 2026.
Export measures 6
Prohibitions, licences, controls and sanctions that apply when these goods leave the EU.
Export measures
Destination
Legal act
Validity
Export prohibitionSanctions regime: North Korea
North Korea
Regulation 0285/18
28 February 2018
Export controlSanctions regime: Belarus
Belarus
Regulation 0765/06
1 July 2024
Export controlSanctions regime: Crimea and Sevastopol
Ukraine
Regulation 0692/14
25 February 2025
Export controlSanctions regime: Russia
Russia
Regulation 0833/14
26 June 2024
Export control on luxury goodsSanctions regime: North Korea
North Korea
Regulation 2062/17
28 June 2018
Export controlSanctions regime: Non-government-controlled areas of Ukraine
Ukraine
Regulation 0263/22
25 August 2022
TARIC data as of 24 October 2026
Import VAT in the EU member states
The rate each member state applies to goods of this code, from the Commission’s Taxes in Europe Database. A reduced rate can cover only part of the goods under a code: check the national VAT law.
Austria20%
Belgium21%
Bulgaria20%
Croatia25%
Cyprus3% reduced rate
Czechia21%
Denmark25%
Estonia24%
Finland25.5%
France20%
Germany19%
Greece24%
Hungary27%
Ireland23%
Italy22%
Latvia21%
Lithuania21%
Luxembourg17%
Malta18%
Netherlands21%
Poland23%
Portugal23%
Romania21%
Slovakia23%
Slovenia22%
Spain21%
Sweden25%
TEDB · 24 October 2026
Preferential rates by country
Agreement or scheme
Countries
Rate
standard rate (no agreement)
—
3.7%
GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms)
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 42 more
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
The tariff classification of vehicle wire harnesses from Vietnam
600009803HMRC8 February 2024 – 7 February 2027 · 8544 30 00 89
The Cable is a two-core battery cable 30V. The Cable is made of insulated copper wire conductors and connectors and is a power cable. This cable is used onboard submarines and the cable is used to connect to the battery.
The European Commission's explanatory notes on how to classify goods in these CN codes. They are not legally binding but customs authorities follow them; they complement the HS Explanatory Notes of the World Customs Organization.
8544 · Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including coaxial 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 does not include:
(a) flexible electrical conductors, in the form of printed circuits (heading 8534 00);
(b) separately presented connectors and adapters, for cables or other electrical conductors (heading 8535 or 8536);
(c) connectors for optical-fibre cables (subheading 8536 70 00).
The Combined Nomenclature of each year, as published in the Official Journal: description, third-country duty and supplementary unit.
Year
Description
Third-country duty
Supplementary unit
2026
Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships
3.7%
—
2025
unchanged
3.7%
—
2024
unchanged
3.7%
—
2023
unchanged
3.7%
—
2022
unchanged
3.7%
—
2021
unchanged
3.7%
—
2020
unchanged
3.7%
—
2019
Ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships
3.7%
—
CN code 8544 30 00 is a line of the EU Combined Nomenclature under HS subheading 8544.30 (ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft…).
The third-country duty is 3.7%, and quantities are declared in —.
152 countries pay no duty in the EU thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as GSP-EBA and CARIFORUM, against a standard rate of 3.7%.
Imports of vehicle wiring harnesses (HS 8544.30) into the EU came to €12.1bn between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 11% on the year before); Morocco supplied 37%, followed by Tunisia.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 2%, the Türkiye duty is 3.7%, the US duty is 5%, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 0%–25%, the Brazil duty is 16%, the Argentina duty is 16%, the Peru duty is free, the New Zealand duty is 0%–10%, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is 3.5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 3.7% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
EU member states imported goods of subheading 8544.30 worth US$21bn in 2024; the largest supplier from outside the EU was Morocco.
Questions and answers
What is the EU import duty for CN code 8544 30 00?
The third-country duty in the EU Combined Nomenclature is 3.7%; the supplementary unit is —. Preferential rates for goods from agreement countries, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which countries get a lower rate on 8544 30 00?
152 countries have a preferential rate on this line, 152 of them at 0%, under GSP-EBA, CARIFORUM and OCTs and other arrangements. The rate applies only to goods that meet the rules of origin of the agreement, with proof of origin. Choose the country of origin on this page to see its rate.
Where does the EU import these goods from?
For subheading 8544.30 as a whole, the largest supplier from outside the EU in 2024 was Morocco (US$4bn), followed by Tunisia.
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EU Combined Nomenclature · CN code · 
Morocco
Tunisia
Serbia
Ukraine
North Macedonia
Moldova
Egypt
China
UK
Türkiye
USA
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Peru
New Zealand
Japan
Taiwan
GCC
Switzerland
Norway
Nigeria