8544.49.20.00 - Other 🖩

This category, HTS Code 8544.49.20.00, encompasses insulated electrical conductors that are not specifically for telecommunications purposes and are designed for use with voltages not exceeding 80 volts. This includes a broad range of wire and cable assemblies, such as those used in automotive applications, low-voltage lighting systems, consumer electronics power cords, and other general-purpose wiring where the voltage requirement is met. The key defining characteristics are the insulation, the conductor type, and the operational voltage limit.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8544.49.10.00, is crucial. While both fall under "Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Other: For a voltage not exceeding 80 V," the sibling is specifically designated for telecommunications equipment. Therefore, conductors classified under 8544.49.20.00 are those whose primary intended use or application is outside the realm of transmitting or receiving telecommunications signals, focusing instead on general electrical power delivery or interconnections within non-telecommunications systems.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code requires careful consideration of the conductor's construction, insulation material, and its intended electrical application to ensure it does not fit within more specific or designated telecommunications categories at the same level. The absence of further subdivisions means that the distinctions at this level are paramount for accurate classification.