Chapter 74 Copper and articles thereof

Unwrought copper, cathodes, scrap and master alloys (7401-7405)

The first five headings cover copper in its raw or semi-raw state. Heading 7401 holds copper mattes and cement copper, which is copper precipitated out of a solution. Heading 7402 is unrefined copper and the anodes used for electrolytic refining.

Heading 7403 is the busiest heading in this group. Unwrought brass (copper-zinc) is 740321, and unwrought bronze (copper-tin) is 740322. Other unwrought copper alloys fall under 740329.

Copper waste and scrap has its own heading, 7404, with a single code, 740400. These are alloys made to be added to other melts.

• 7403: refined copper and unwrought copper alloys
• 7404: copper waste and scrap
• 7405: master alloys of copper

Copper wire, bars, plates, foil and tubes (7406-7413)

These headings cover copper that has been shaped into semi-finished goods. Heading 7406 is powders and flakes. It is split by material: refined copper, brass, and other copper alloys.

Heading 7408 is copper wire. Refined copper wire is split by size. Wire with a maximum cross-section above 6mm goes to 740811. Wire at 6mm or less goes to 740819. Brass wire, cupro-nickel wire and nickel silver wire have their own codes.

Copper tubes and pipes are 7411, and their fittings, such as couplings, elbows and sleeves, are 7412.

Copper fasteners, household and other articles (7415-7419)

The last group holds finished copper articles. Heading 7415 covers nails, tacks, staples, rivets, washers, screws, bolts and nuts. It includes items made of iron or steel when they have copper heads.

Heading 7418 covers table, kitchen and other household articles, plus pot scourers and polishing pads. Household articles are 741810. Sanitary ware and its parts are 741820.

Heading 7419 is the catch-all for other copper articles. Everything else is 741980.

HS code 74 copper and articles thereof: how to choose the right code

Start with the material. Pure refined copper, brass, bronze, and cupro-nickel or nickel silver each have separate subheadings in most headings. Check the alloy first, then the shape.

Then check the shape and size. For wire, 7408 is for single wire sorted by material and by the 6mm limit. In 7403 versus 7405, a copper alloy that is a finished unwrought alloy goes to 740329 or a named alloy code. A master alloy made to be added to other melts goes to 7405.

These codes are six digits and follow the Harmonized System used by customs worldwide. Countries add their own extra digits and set their own duty rates for customs tariff classification. Check your national customs authority for the rate on your goods. If you are not sure which heading fits, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.

Copper import and export data by HS code

Once you know your code, you can look at the trade behind it. Search by HS code to see who imports and exports copper, then open the import and export records.

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