Heading 7404
HTS code 7404 — Copper waste and scrap
- Chapter
- 74 — Copper
- Tariff lines
- 10
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 7404
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7404.00.3020 | Of refined copper (Copper waste and scrap > Spent anodes; waste and scrap with a copper content of less than 94 percent by weight) | Free | kg |
| 7404.00.3045 | Containing more than 0.3 percent of lead (Copper waste and scrap > Spent anodes; waste and scrap with a copper content of less than 94 percent by weight > Of copper alloys > Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)) | Free | kg |
| 7404.00.3055 | Other (Copper waste and scrap > Spent anodes; waste and scrap with a copper content of less than 94 percent by weight > Of copper alloys > Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)) | Free | kg |
| 7404.00.3065 | Of copper-tin base alloys (bronze) (Copper waste and scrap > Spent anodes; waste and scrap with a copper content of less than 94 percent by weight > Of copper alloys) | Free | kg |
| 7404.00.3090 | Other (Copper waste and scrap > Spent anodes; waste and scrap with a copper content of less than 94 percent by weight > Of copper alloys) | Free | kg |
| 7404.00.6020 | Of refined copper (Copper waste and scrap > Other) | Free | kg |
| 7404.00.6045 | Containing more than 0.3 percent of lead (Copper waste and scrap > Other > Of copper alloys > Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)) | Free | kg |
| 7404.00.6055 | Other (Copper waste and scrap > Other > Of copper alloys > Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)) | Free | kg |
| 7404.00.6065 | Of copper-tin base alloys (bronze) (Copper waste and scrap > Other > Of copper alloys) | Free | kg |
| 7404.00.6090 | Other (Copper waste and scrap > Other > Of copper alloys) | Free | kg |
Documents required to import under 7404
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 7404?
- HTS heading 7404 covers copper waste and scrap. It sits in Chapter 74 (copper) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 10 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 7404?
- Duty-free under the general rate. 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 7404 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
- 7403Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405)
- 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