Copper wire — HTS 7408
Copper wire
Chapter 74 › Heading 7408
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7408 covers copper wire. It is a broad 4-digit product category for wire made of copper, with more detailed tariff lines distinguishing the product’s material characteristics and type. The heading is not usually enough to determine the complete classification used for entry or duty calculation.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, review the product’s objective specifications and follow the heading’s subheadings and statistical provisions. Important distinctions may include the copper material or alloy, whether the wire is refined copper or another copper composition, and other characteristics described in the tariff text. Packaging, marketing name, and intended use may not control the classification unless the tariff language makes them relevant.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is actually wire covered by heading 7408, rather than cable, insulated wire, strip, tube, or another copper product.
- Check the product’s composition, including copper content and whether it is an alloy; use supplier specifications or laboratory information when needed.
- Read every subheading and 8-digit statistical suffix under heading 7408, rather than selecting a code from the product description alone.
- Verify physical details such as cross-sectional dimensions, form, and any coating or covering against the applicable tariff wording.
- Keep technical documents, invoices, product drawings, and a written classification rationale; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if the distinctions are unclear.
HTS heading 7408 summary
Copper wire is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7408.11 | Of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6 mm |
| 7408.22 | Of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) |
| 7408.29 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7408.19.00 👉 | Other | 3% | Free | 28% |
| 7408.21.00.00 👉 | Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 3% | Free | 28% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7408?
Copper wire. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.