HS Code 7404Copper; waste and scrap
1 six-digit code · Heading 4 of 16 in Chapter 74 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 7404 is where copper scrap goes in customs. This page explains what it covers, how it differs from other copper headings, and where to find the trade records behind it.
Heading 7404does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Copper; waste and scrap” classify at the single six-digit code 740400. The heading is number 4 of 16 in Chapter 74, Copper and articles thereof, which runs to 49 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 7404
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 740400 | Copper; waste and scrap |
HS code 7404 at a glance: copper waste and scrap
If you buy or sell copper scrap, 740400 is the code you need. The tariff text is worded in a formal way. Traders simply say copper scrap or copper waste and scrap. Both names point to the same heading.
The Harmonized System is a shared list of product codes used by customs offices in many countries. The first six digits of a code mean the same thing in every country that uses the system. Some traders call this the HSN code 7404. The six digits stay the same.
Many countries add extra digits after the six-digit code for their own tariff classification. These longer codes can differ from one country to the next. Always check the rules of the country you ship to or from. The HS code classifier can help you test whether your goods fit this heading.
How HS 7404 differs from other copper headings
Chapter 74 splits copper into many headings. The test is the form of the goods, not only the metal inside. Scrap is metal that is left over or worn out. It is not the same as copper that has been refined, and it is not the same as copper in powder form.
Here is how 7404 compares with its closest neighbours:
- HS 7401: copper mattes and cement copper (precipitated copper).
- HS 7405: copper master alloys.
HS 7403 and 7404: the main difference
People often mix up these two headings because both deal with copper that is not yet a finished product. Metal that has been refined or alloyed and not yet shaped belongs in 7403. Metal that is waste or scrap belongs in 7404, even though it is still copper.
If you are unsure, describe the goods in plain words. Say what they are, what form they are in and how they are traded. Then check that description against the heading names above. A customs broker or your local customs office can give the final answer for your country.
How to find new buyers for copper scrap
Finding new buyers starts with the code. Use 740400 as your product filter. Then look at both sides of the trade.
Importers are possible buyers. Exporters show you who else supplies the market. Start with copper scrap import data to see who is buying. Then open copper scrap export data to see who is selling. For company-level views, go to the pages for buyer data and supplier data.
Work through the list one market at a time. Note the companies that appear again and again. Those repeat names are often a strong place to start your outreach.
Copper scrap import and export data on EximDataX
Here is what stands behind the HS 7404 records you can search.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
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Related
- Chapter 74: copper and articles thereof
- HS 7403 refined copper, unwrought
- HS 7402 unrefined copper and anodes
- HS 7401 copper mattes and cement copper
- HS 7405 copper master alloys
- HS 7406 copper powders and flakes
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- Copper scrap export data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 74
- 7401Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper)1 code
- 7402Copper; unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining1 code
- 7403Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought7 codes
- 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 7404?
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 7404: common questions
What is the HS code for copper scrap?
Use 740400.
Does HS 7404 have subheadings?
Not in the World Customs Organization list, which stops at six digits. Countries may add their own extra digits for tariffs, so check the rules where you trade.
What is the difference between HS 7403 and 7404?
7403 is for metal that has been refined or alloyed and not yet worked. 7404 is for waste and scrap. The state of the goods decides which one applies.
Who imports copper scrap under HS 7404?
Importers are the firms named as receivers on customs records filed under 740400. Use that code on the import data page to look them up.
Where can I find copper scrap import data by country?
Enter 740400 on the import data or export data page. Then narrow the results to the country you care about.
Is HSN code 7404 the same as HS code 7404?
Yes for the first six digits. HSN is the name some traders use, and the extra national digits are set by each country.
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