Chapter 74
HTS codes for copper
Copper and articles thereof.
- Headings
- 16
- Tariff lines
- 136
- General duty
- General duty rates from 1% to 3%, with 22 duty-free lines
Headings in Chapter 74
- 7401Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper)1
- 7402Unrefined copper; copper anodes for electrolytic refining1
- 7403Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405)8
- 7404Copper waste and scrap10
- 7405Master alloys of copper3
- 7406Copper powders and flakes2
- 7407Copper bars, rods and profiles15
- 7408Copper wire9
- 7409Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm29
- 7410Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15 mm8
- 7411Copper tubes and pipes8
- 7412Copper tube or pipe fittings (for example couplings, elbows, sleeves)8
- 7413Stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, including slings and similar articles, of copper, not electrically insulated3
- 7415Nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of copper or of iron or steel with heads of copper; screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of copper8
- 7418Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of copper; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of copper; sanitary ware and parts thereof, of copper11
- 7419Other articles of copper12
Documents required to import Chapter 74 goods
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What does HTS Chapter 74 cover?
- Chapter 74 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers copper and articles thereof. It contains 16 four-digit headings and 136 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for Chapter 74 goods?
- General duty rates from 1% to 3%, with 22 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
- How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 74?
- Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.