Kazakhstan HS 854420 Coaxial Cable Importers 2017
Kazakhstan HS Code 854420 — Co-Axial Cable and Other Co-Axial Electric Conductors Importers List 2017
Verified directory of 44 Kazakh importer companies registered in 2017 for HS code 854420 (HS 8544.20 — Co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors). Companies span the full Kazakhstan cable demand spectrum: telecom operators (Kcell, Kar-Tel/Beeline, Astel, Logicom), oil & gas energy majors (Tengizchevroil, KMG Automation), construction companies (Arabtec Consolidated, Sembol Construction), and IT/cabling systems integrators. All companies headquartered in Almaty or Astana — Kazakhstan's two primary business hubs.
🔌 About HS 8544.20 — Co-Axial Cable and Other Co-Axial Electric Conductors
HS 8544.20 (8-digit format: HS 8544.20.00) covers "Co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors" — a sub-heading within HS Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles), heading HS 8544 (Insulated wire, cable and other insulated conductors, including optical fibre cables, with or without connectors). Co-axial cable (coax) is a type of electrical cable with an inner conductor surrounded by a tubular insulating layer, surrounded by a tubular conducting shield — designed to carry high-frequency electrical signals with minimal signal loss and electromagnetic interference.
Co-axial cables have several principal applications in modern telecommunications, broadcast, defense, and industrial systems: (1) Cable TV / CATV distribution — RG-6, RG-11 coax for pay-TV and broadband cable networks; (2) Cellular base station RF transmission — corrugated copper/aluminum coax (1/2", 7/8", 1-5/8") for cell tower RF; (3) Satellite earth station IF/RF distribution — 75Ω coax for VSAT LNB signal transport; (4) Broadcast & studio video — SDI coax (BNC connectors); (5) Industrial instrumentation — Belden 9273 / 8760 twisted-shielded coax for SCADA, oil & gas telemetry; (6) Test & measurement — precision 50Ω coax for laboratory and aerospace/defense RF; (7) Computer networking legacy — RG-8 / RG-58 thinnet and thicknet Ethernet (now mostly replaced by Cat6/Cat7 UTP).
Kazakhstan imports coaxial cable primarily from China (~55% share — Hengtong, YOFC, Futong, Zhongtian), Russia (~15% — Saranskkabel, Electrocable, NPP Spetstkabel for defense/specialty), Turkey (~12% — Hes Kablo, Nexans Turkey), Germany (~8% — Lapp Kabel, Nexans Germany), South Korea (~5% — LS Cable, Taihan), Japan (~3% — Sumitomo, Fujikura), and Italy/USA (~2% combined — Prysmian, Belden). The 2017 imports were driven by Kazakhstan's growing mobile infrastructure (4G/LTE expansion by Kcell, Beeline, Tele2-Altel), oil & gas automation investment (Tengizchevroil Future Growth Project, Kashagan ramp-up), and Astana EXPO 2017-related construction.
📊 Kazakhstan Coaxial Cable Market Overview (2017)
In 2017, Kazakhstan imported approximately 3,500–4,500 tonnes of co-axial cable under HS 8544.20, with a total declared customs value of approximately USD 18–25 million. Average customs value per kilogram was approximately USD 5–7/kg — reflecting the mix of commodity-grade RG-6/RG-11 (lower USD/kg) and specialty telecom/broadcast coax (higher USD/kg). The 44 importer companies in the 2017 list represent the principal cable buyers in Kazakhstan, with Tengizchevroil (oil & gas SCADA applications) and the major mobile operators (Kcell, Kar-Tel/Beeline) accounting for the largest individual import volumes. The presence of duplicate entries (RTC, Openbox, Vender, Mobile Telecom-Service, Energoremservice-Almaty) reflects multiple customs declarations per importer during 2017 — typically 4–12 separate B/Ls per active importer depending on project pipeline.
The 2017 cable import figures coincided with two major Kazakhstan infrastructure programs: (1) Astana EXPO 2017 (June–September 2017) — the international exhibition required extensive new construction (8 pavilions, hotels, residential complexes) with corresponding demand for CATV, structured cabling, and security coax; (2) Tengizchevroil Future Growth Project (FGP-WPMP) — the USD 36.8 billion expansion of the Tengiz oil field (sanctioned 2016, peak construction 2017–2021) required industrial-grade coaxial cable for SCADA, instrumentation, and refinery control systems. Kazakhstan coaxial cable imports have continued to grow in subsequent years (2018–2024) driven by 5G network rollout (Tele2-Altel, Kcell, Beeline), Kashagan field ramp-up, and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure projects along the China-Central Asia-Europe corridor.
📡 Group 1: Telecom Operators & Network Infrastructure (10 companies)
Mobile operators, ISPs, paging operators, and structured cabling specialists importing coaxial cable for telecom network infrastructure (cell tower RF, CATV HFC broadband, data center cross-connects).
🛢️ Group 2: Oil & Gas Energy Companies (7 companies)
Major oil & gas operators (Tengizchevroil), KazMunayGas automation subsidiary (KMG Automation), and energy sector integrators importing coaxial cable for SCADA, instrumentation, refinery control systems, geophysical instrumentation.
🏗️ Group 3: Construction & Building Companies (5 companies)
Major construction contractors (Arabtec Consolidated Contractors — Lebanon/UAE; Sembol Construction — Turkey; Modern Construction Group; Baytak Dala Trade; High Vill Kazakhstan) importing coaxial cable for building CATV, structured cabling, security/ELV systems.
💻 Group 4: IT Systems Integration, Security & Trading (22 companies)
IT integrators, security systems integrators (CCTV/access control), radio communications specialists, and general trading companies importing coaxial cable for distribution and integration projects.
🏷️ HS Code Classification for Coaxial Cable Imports to Kazakhstan
| HS Code | Description | Kazakhstan Importer / Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| HS 8544.20.00 (KZ: 854420) | Co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors | Primary code for this list — All 44 importer companies importing coaxial cable |
| HS 8544.11.00 | Wound with wire — ≤1000V (winding wire) | Adjacent — motor/transformer winding wire |
| HS 8544.19.00 | Other conductors, ≤1000V (with connectors) | Adjacent — non-coaxial insulated conductor with connectors |
| HS 8544.30.00 | Insulated ignition wiring sets for vehicles, aircraft, ships | Adjacent — automotive wiring harnesses |
| HS 8544.42.00 | Insulated wire/cable with connectors, ≤1000V (other) | Adjacent — assembled insulated cables with connectors |
| HS 8544.49.00 | Other insulated wire/cable, ≤1000V (without connectors) | Adjacent — bulk insulated wire (Cat6, Cat7 UTP, etc.) |
| HS 8544.60.00 | Insulated conductors, >1000V (power cable) | Adjacent — medium/high voltage power cable |
| HS 8544.70.00 | Optical fibre cables | Adjacent — fiber optic telecom backbone cable |
| HS 8544.51.00 | Wire, cable, conductors with individual connectors, ≤1000V | Adjacent — wire with connector sets |
Source: WCO Harmonized System 2022 + Kazakhstan Customs Code (Кодекс РК «О таможенном регулировании») + EAEU Common Customs Tariff. Kazakhstan applies 0% or 5% MFN import duty on HS 8544.20 (varies by detailed tariff line) — EAEU common tariff. VAT (12% Kazakhstan standard rate) applies on importation. Most-favored country origin (e.g. China) typically faces 5% ad valorem; FTA partners (Russia via EAEU, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Vietnam) enjoy 0%.
🌍 Supplier Countries — Where Kazakhstan Imports Coaxial Cable From
China (~55%)
Hengtong, YOFC, Futong, Zhongtian
Russia (~15%)
Saranskkabel, Electrocable, NPP Spetzkabel
Turkey (~12%)
Hes Kablo, Nexans Turkey
Germany (~8%)
Lapp Kabel, Nexans Germany
South Korea (~5%)
LS Cable, Taihan
Japan (~3%)
Sumitomo Electric, Fujikura
Italy (~1%)
Prysmian Group
USA (~1%)
Belden Inc., CommScope
Source: Kazakhstan Customs Committee trade statistics 2017 + EAEU external trade statistics. China dominates due to geographic proximity (Khorgos Free Trade Zone, rail freight via China-Central Asia Railway) and competitive pricing.
💡 For International Coaxial Cable Exporters Targeting Kazakhstan
International coaxial cable manufacturers — particularly Chinese (Hengtong, YOFC, Futong), Turkish (Hes Kablo, Nexans Turkey), Russian (Saranskkabel, Electrocable), German (Lapp Kabel, Nexans), South Korean (LS Cable, Taihan), Japanese (Sumitomo Electric, Fujikura), Italian (Prysmian) and American (Belden, CommScope) suppliers — will find Kazakhstan to be a growing market driven by 4G/5G mobile network expansion, oil & gas automation investment, and BRI infrastructure projects. The 44 importer companies on this list represent the key entry points for cable supply into Kazakhstan across all major industry sectors:
- Telecom operators (Kcell, Kar-Tel/Beeline, Astel): Procure via Kazakhtelecom central procurement framework — annual contracts awarded through open tender (typically announced Q1 each year). Volumes 200-500 tonnes per operator per year.
- Oil & gas majors (Tengizchevroil, KMG Automation): Procure via international EPC contractor (BP, Fluor, Bechtel, TCO Engineering) procurement channels — large-volume contracts tied to specific project capital programs (FGP-WPMP for TCO).
- Construction companies (Arabtec, Sembol, Modern Construction Group): Procure via project-specific procurement — large volume orders during major project construction phases (Astana EXPO 2017 was a major driver in 2017).
- IT systems integrators (Tegra, Advantek Systems, Linkmaster, MIR Security): Procure via specialty distribution channels — recurring lower-volume purchases from Chinese/Turkish distributors.
Key engagement points: (1) KITF Exhibition (Almaty — annual) — Kazakhstan's leading ICT and telecom trade fair; (2) KIOGE (Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Exhibition, Almaty — annual October) — major oil & gas procurement event; (3) Power Kazakhstan (Astana/Almaty — annual) — electrical equipment trade fair; (4) Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs — direct B2B outreach platform; (5) Khorgos Cross-Border Free Trade Zone (Khorgos Eastern Gate SEZ) — Chinese suppliers can warehouse products in bonded zone for in-country distribution; (6) EAEU Single Window customs system for Russian/Belarusian/Kyrgyz/Armenian FTA-origin suppliers simplifies intra-EAEU trade.
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