Heading 7403
HTS code 7403 — Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405)
- Chapter
- 74 — Copper
- Tariff lines
- 8
- General duty
- General duty rate of 1%
Tariff lines under heading 7403
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7403.11.0000 | Cathodes and sections of cathodes (Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405) > Refined copper) | 1% | kg |
| 7403.12.0000 | Wire bars (Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405) > Refined copper) | 1% | kg |
| 7403.13.0000 | Billets (Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405) > Refined copper) | 1% | kg |
| 7403.19.0000 | Other (Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405) > Refined copper) | 1% | kg |
| 7403.21.0000 | Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405) > Copper alloys) | 1% | kg |
| 7403.22.0000 | Copper-tin base alloys (bronze) (Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405) > Copper alloys) | 1% | kg |
| 7403.29.0110 | Copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) (Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405) > Copper alloys > Other copper alloys) | 1% | kg |
| 7403.29.0180 | Other (Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405) > Copper alloys > Other copper alloys) | 1% | kg |
Documents required to import under 7403
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 is HTS code 7403?
- HTS heading 7403 covers refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405). It sits in Chapter 74 (copper) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 8 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 7403?
- General duty rate of 1%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 7403 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 74
- 7401Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper)
- 7402Unrefined copper; copper anodes for electrolytic refining
- 7404Copper waste and scrap
- 7405Master alloys of copper
- 7406Copper powders and flakes
- 7407Copper bars, rods and profiles
- 7408Copper wire
- 7409Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm