Heading 7408
HTS code 7408 — Copper wire
- Chapter
- 74 — Copper
- Tariff lines
- 9
- General duty
- General duty rates from 1% to 3%
Tariff lines under heading 7408
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7408.11.3000 | With a maximum cross-sectional dimension over 9.5 mm (Copper wire > Of refined copper > Of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6 mm) | 1% | kg |
| 7408.11.6000 | With a maximum cross-sectional dimension over 6 mm but not over 9.5 mm (Copper wire > Of refined copper > Of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6 mm) | 3% | kg |
| 7408.19.0030 | With a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 3 mm or less (Copper wire > Of refined copper > Other) | 3% | kg |
| 7408.19.0060 | Other (Copper wire > Of refined copper > Other) | 3% | kg |
| 7408.21.0000 | Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (Copper wire > Of copper alloys) | 3% | kg |
| 7408.22.1000 | Coated or plated with metal (Copper wire > Of copper alloys > Of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)) | 3% | kg |
| 7408.22.5000 | Not coated or plated with metal (Copper wire > Of copper alloys > Of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)) | 3% | kg |
| 7408.29.1000 | Coated or plated with metal (Copper wire > Of copper alloys > Other) | 3% | kg |
| 7408.29.5000 | Not coated or plated with metal (Copper wire > Of copper alloys > Other) | 3% | kg |
Documents required to import under 7408
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 7408?
- HTS heading 7408 covers copper wire. It sits in Chapter 74 (copper) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 9 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 7408?
- General duty rates from 1% to 3%. 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 7408 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)
- 7404Copper waste and scrap
- 7405Master alloys of copper
- 7406Copper powders and flakes
- 7407Copper bars, rods and profiles
- 7409Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm