HS Code 7408Copper wire
5 six-digit codes · Heading 8 of 16 in Chapter 74 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page shows how to pick the right six-digit code and how to find shipment records for it.
Goods answering to “Copper wire” split into 5 six-digit codes, 740811 through 740829. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 8 of 16 in Chapter 74, Copper and articles thereof, which runs to 49 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 7408
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 740811 | Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm |
| 740819 | Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less |
| 740821 | Copper; wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) |
| 740822 | Copper; wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) |
| 740829 | Copper; wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys) |
What HS code 7408 covers
The Harmonized System is the shared list of product codes that customs offices use around the world. Heading 7408 sits in Chapter 74 and is for wire made of copper or copper alloys. You may also see it searched as HSN code 7408 or HTS code 7408. The heading number is the same in each of those systems.
Customs classification here depends on two things. The first is the metal: refined copper or a copper alloy. The second is the size of the wire, measured by its maximum cross-sectional dimension. For round wire, that is simply the diameter.
Countries may add their own extra digits after the six-digit level for their national tariff. The six-digit codes under 7408 are the part that stays the same worldwide.
Which 7408 code fits your copper wire
Start with the metal, then check the size. Work through these questions in order to find the copper wire hs code that matches your goods.
- Is the wire made of refined copper? If yes, check the size.
- If it is above 6mm, use 740811. If it is 6mm or less, use 740819.
- Is the wire a copper-zinc alloy, also called brass? Use 740821.
- Use 740822.
- Is it any other copper alloy? Use 740829.
Copper wire vs related Chapter 74 headings
Many copper products look alike, so wire is often mixed up with its neighbours. Here is where the nearby goods belong.
The most common question is the difference between HS 7408 and 7413. Heading 7408 is for wire. If your product is made of twisted strands, look at 7413 first.
- Check the product description and your national tariff for the exact line between a rod and a wire.
- These are flat products, not wire.
- 7403 is for refined copper and copper alloys in unwrought form, before they are shaped into wire.
- 7404 is for copper waste and scrap, including scrap that was once wire.
HS code 7408 import export data and how to find buyers
If you trade copper wire, the code is only the start. The next step is to see who is buying and selling it.
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.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Use 7408 to find buyers for copper wire, or one of the six-digit codes above to narrow the search to a single wire type.
Related
- Chapter 74 copper and articles thereof
- HS 7413 stranded copper wire and cables
- HS 7407 copper bars, rods and profiles
- HS 7409 copper plates, sheets and strip
- HS 7403 refined copper, unwrought
- HS 7404 copper waste and scrap
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Nearby headings in Chapter 74
- 7402Copper; unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining1 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
- 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
- 7415Copper, nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (not those of heading no. 8305)…5 codes
Who ships under 7408?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 codes 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 7408: common questions
What is the HS code for copper wire?
The six-digit code you use depends on the metal and the size of the wire.
What is the difference between HS 740811 and 740819?
Both cover wire of refined copper.
Where do cupro-nickel and nickel silver wire go?
Both go under 740822.
Is stranded copper wire or cable classified under 7408?
Usually not.
Who imports and exports copper wire under HS code 7408?
Search by this HS code on EximDataX to see the companies behind the shipments. The import export data section above explains how to start.
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