HS Code 7402Copper; unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining
1 six-digit code · Heading 2 of 16 in Chapter 74 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 7402 is where customs puts unrefined copper and the cast anodes that feed a copper refinery. Read on to see which goods fit, which do not, and where to look at real shipment records.
Heading 7402does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Copper; unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining” classify at the single six-digit code 740200. The heading is number 2 of 16 in Chapter 74, Copper and articles thereof, which runs to 49 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 7402
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 740200 | Copper; unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining |
What HS code 7402 covers
It is for copper that has not been refined to a pure grade.
An anode is a thick cast plate of rough copper. In electrolytic refining, the plate goes into a tank and an electric current passes through it. Copper leaves the plate and is collected again in a purer form.
The key idea is the stage of the metal. Copper under this heading is still waiting for that last cleaning step. Once the metal is refined, it belongs under a different heading.
Copper unrefined HS code: 740200 and national lines
The World Customs Organization stops at six digits here. The code is 740200, also written 7402.00. Some people search for it as the HSN code 7402. All of these names point to the same goods.
Many countries add extra digits after those six. That is why a customs form can show a ten-digit number that starts with 740200. Each country sets its own extra digits, so they can differ from one market to the next.
Duty also depends on the country that imports the goods. This page does not show duty rates. Check the tariff of your destination before you quote a price. If you are unsure whether your product fits, try the HS code classifier.
7402 vs 7401, 7403 and 7404: choosing the right copper heading
The first copper headings are easy to mix up, and search results often blend them. A simple test helps. Ask what stage the copper has reached.
If the material is a rough furnace product or a precipitate, look at 7401. If it is unrefined copper or an anode, use 7402. If it is refined copper, or a copper alloy that has not been worked into shapes, look at 7403. Old copper that is being recycled goes under 7404. Copper cathodes are refined metal, so they point to 7403 and not to this heading.
- 7404: copper waste and scrap.
- 7405: copper master alloys.
Copper import and export data for heading 7402
Traders check this heading to see who buys and sells copper anodes and unrefined copper. Customs shipment records are a good place to start, because each record comes from a real filing. They help you see which companies are active in this trade.
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To go further, open the live records for this heading, or browse buyer data and supplier data for other products.
Nearby headings in Chapter 74
- 7401Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper)1 code
- 7403Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought7 codes
- 7404Copper; waste and scrap1 code
- 7405Copper; master alloys1 code
- 7406Copper; powders and flakes2 codes
- 7407Copper; bars, rods and profiles3 codes
- 7408Copper wire5 codes
- 7409Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm8 codes
- 7410Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard…4 codes
- 7411Copper tubes and pipes4 codes
- 7412Copper; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)2 codes
- 7413Copper; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically…1 code
Who ships under 7402?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal, chapters 72–83.
HS Code 7402: common questions
What does heading 7402 cover?
It covers unrefined copper and copper anodes made for electrolytic refining.
What is the 6-digit HS code for copper anodes?
Copper anodes are classified at 740200. Nothing else sits beneath this heading in the world system.
What is the difference between HS 7402 and 7403?
7402 is copper before refining, including anodes. 7403 is copper after refining, plus unwrought copper alloys.
Are copper mattes or copper scrap classified under 7402?
No.
Why do some countries show 10-digit codes that start with 740200?
The world standard ends at six digits. A country may add more digits to its own tariff, so the longer number is a national detail.
Where can I find import and export data for HS 7402?
The import data and export data pages let you browse other products too.
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