8544.49.10.00 - Of a kind used for telecommunications

This HTS classification, 8544.49.10.00, specifically covers insulated electrical conductors designed for telecommunications applications, with a voltage rating not exceeding 80 volts. This category encompasses a broad range of wires and cables that, while insulated, do not fall under more specific subheadings. Examples include Ethernet cables, phone cords, and other low-voltage communication wiring where the primary function is transmitting data or signals for telecommunication systems. The key distinguishing factor is their intended use in telecommunications, differentiating them from general-purpose low-voltage conductors.

This subheading is distinguished from its sibling, 8544.49.20.00, "Other," by its specific application. While both relate to "Other" conductors for a voltage not exceeding 80V, 8544.49.10.00 is reserved for those explicitly used in telecommunications. The "Other" category at 8544.49.20.00 would therefore cover low-voltage insulated conductors that do not have a specific telecommunications purpose, such as general wiring for low-voltage electronics or appliances not classified as telecommunication equipment.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 8544.49.10.00. Classification at this level is determined by the combination of the product being an insulated electrical conductor, its voltage not exceeding 80 volts, and its explicit utilization within the telecommunications sector. The absence of further subdivisions implies that the specific type of telecommunications application or minor variations in construction do not warrant further granular breakdown at this particular point in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.