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U.S. imports of copper (End-Use 14220) totaled $1.7B in April 2026, traded with 73 countries.
Importers of Copper paid $5.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 2.0% on $276.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Copper imports of $1.7B in April 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2B.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCopper imports enter the US in multiple forms — refined cathodes, wire rod, alloy billets, and scrap — each classified under distinct HTS chapters with different duty treatments. As a foundational input for electrical wiring, plumbing, and electronics manufacturing, copper demand tracks closely with construction and industrial output cycles. Pricing volatility on the London Metal Exchange and COMEX makes landed-cost forecasting particularly sensitive to shipment timing and origin mix.
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Refined copper (cathodes, wire rod, billets) is classified under HTS Chapter 74 as copper and articles thereof, while copper scrap falls under Chapter 74 as well but in a distinct subheading for waste and scrap. The distinction affects duty rates and, in some cases, whether EPA or state-level hazardous-material regulations apply to the shipment.
Wire rod commands a processing premium but allows downstream manufacturers to skip a conversion step, reducing domestic energy and labor costs. Cathodes offer more flexibility in alloy specification and are the standard LME delivery form, making them easier to price against benchmark contracts. Tariff treatment and any applicable trade remedies on the specific product form should also factor into the sourcing decision.
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Monthly import values over time