HS HEADING 7408

Copper wire

HEADING

7408

CHAPTER

In plain English

This category covers copper wire made from refined copper or various copper alloys. The classification distinguishes between wires of refined copper based on whether their thickest dimension is larger than six millimeters or six millimeters and smaller. It further separates wires by alloy type, including those primarily made of copper-zinc, copper-nickel, or copper-nickel-zinc, as well as other copper alloys that do not fall into these specific groups.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (5)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

7408.11

Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm

7408.19

Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less

7408.21

Copper; wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)

7408.22

Copper; wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)

7408.29

Copper; wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys)

Chapter 74 classification notes

Chapter 74 dominated by major Chilean / Zambian / DRC supply chains. Recycled copper trade subject to Basel Convention waste-trade controls.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Copper alloys (brass, bronze) — depending on minor alloy content.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

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