Copper plates — HTS 7409
Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm
Chapter 74 › Heading 7409
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 7409 is a broad product category for copper plates, sheets, and strip that are more than 0.15 mm thick. It groups flat-rolled copper products together based on their physical form and thickness, rather than covering every copper article or finished product. The material may be refined copper or a copper alloy, depending on the applicable subheading definitions.
To narrow the heading to an 8-digit HTSUS code, review the product’s exact composition and form against the subheadings under 7409. The decisive details commonly include whether the item is made from refined copper or a specified copper alloy, and sometimes additional distinctions such as dimensions, temper, coating, or other technical characteristics. Use the HTSUS chapter and section notes, the subheading text, and the relevant statistical suffix descriptions; if the facts do not clearly fit one option, seek a customs broker’s or classification specialist’s judgment.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is a flat plate, sheet, or strip and that its measured thickness exceeds 0.15 mm.
- Obtain the material specification, including copper content and the identity and percentage of alloying elements.
- Check the product’s width, temper, coating, finish, and other specifications against the exact subheading wording and legal notes.
- Distinguish the raw flat-rolled product from a further-worked or finished article that may belong elsewhere in the HTSUS.
- Compare the proposed code with official HTSUS descriptions, customs rulings, and prior classifications; document the facts supporting your choice.
HTS heading 7409 summary
Copper plates is a 4-digit product category containing 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 7409.11 | In coils |
| 7409.19 | Other |
| 7409.31 | In coils |
| 7409.39 | Other |
| 7409.90 | Of other copper alloys |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7409.21.00 👉 | In coils | 1.9% | Free | 9% |
| 7409.29.00 👉 | Other | 1.9% | Free | 9% |
| 7409.40.00.00 👉 | Of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper- nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) | 3% | Free | 48% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7409?
Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm. 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.