HSChapter 74
U.S. imports of articles of copper, nesoi (HS 741980) totaled $25.9M in April 2026, traded with 58 countries.
Importers of Articles of Copper, NESOI paid $12.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 51% on $24.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataThe residual 'articles of copper, NESOI' heading captures a wide array of finished and semi-finished copper goods that do not fit more specific headings — ranging from Fourdrinier wires used in papermaking machinery (7419800300, 7419800660) and copper wire cloth (7419800100, 7419800680) to copper springs (7419801600), chain (7419801700), personal-type containers (7419801500), precious-metal-plated articles (7419803000), and brass plumbing goods not elsewhere classified (7419805010). China leads US supply across this diverse heading, followed by Taiwan and India. The breadth of this heading makes it a frequent destination for classification disputes; importers should exhaust more specific headings in Chapters 74 and elsewhere before defaulting to 7419.80.
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Fourdrinier wires are fine-mesh copper wire fabrics used as the forming fabric on papermaking machines, where the slurry of wood pulp is drained to form a paper sheet. Their specialized industrial function and precise wire-count specifications (e.g., 94 or more wires per linear centimeter for line 7419800300) justify dedicated tariff lines separate from general copper wire cloth, allowing customs authorities to track this niche industrial input distinctly.
Classification in 7419.80 requires a step-by-step exclusion analysis: first confirm the article is of copper; then check whether it fits a specific description in headings 7401–7418 (e.g., tube fittings in 7412, fasteners in 7415, household articles in 7418) or in other chapters (e.g., valves in Chapter 84, electrical connectors in Chapter 85). Only after exhausting all more specific provisions should 7419.80 be used. Consulting a licensed customs broker is advisable for novel or composite copper articles.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7419805050 | OTHER ARTICLES OF COPPER, NESOI | $15.7M | 50.94% | $7.3M |
| 7419805010 | BRASS PLUMBING GOODS NESOI | $7.3M | 54.49% | $4.0M |
| 7419803000 | ARTCLS O CPPR NESOI CTD OR PLTD W PREC MTL | $1.9M | 38.46% | $745K |
| 7419801500 | CNTNRS PERSONAL TYPE, OF COPPER | $406K | 52.17% | $206K |
| 7419800900 | CU WIRE CLTH OTH GRLL & NTTNG; EXPANDED MTL OF CU | $278K | 45.53% | $126K |
| 7419800680 | COPPER CLOTH, NESOI | $211K | 66.90% | $141K |
| 7419801700 | COPPER CHAIN AND PARTS THEREOF | $123K | 57.93% | $70K |
| 7419801600 | COPPER SPRINGS | $36K | 52.80% | $19K |
| 7419800300 | FOURDRNR WIRE 94 OR MORE WRS TO LINEAR CNTMTR COP | $0 | -- | -- |
| 7419800660 | FOURDRINIER WIRES, COPPER CLOTH, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
OTHER ARTICLES OF COPPER, NESOI
BRASS PLUMBING GOODS NESOI
ARTCLS O CPPR NESOI CTD OR PLTD W PREC MTL
CNTNRS PERSONAL TYPE, OF COPPER
CU WIRE CLTH OTH GRLL & NTTNG; EXPANDED MTL OF CU
COPPER CLOTH, NESOI
COPPER CHAIN AND PARTS THEREOF
COPPER SPRINGS
FOURDRNR WIRE 94 OR MORE WRS TO LINEAR CNTMTR COP
FOURDRINIER WIRES, COPPER CLOTH, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7419805500 | OTHER ARTICLES OF COPPER, NESOI | $16.9M |
| 7419800100 | CLOTH OF COPPER WIRE | $1.4M |
| 7419801600 | COPPER SPRINGS | $1.4M |
| 7419805010 | BRASS PLUMBING GOODS NESOI | $1.3M |
| 7419800900 | CU WIRE CLTH OTH GRLL & NTTNG; EXPANDED MTL OF CU | $1.3M |
| 7419801700 | COPPER CHAIN AND PARTS THEREOF | $85K |
OTHER ARTICLES OF COPPER, NESOI
308.6K kg
CLOTH OF COPPER WIRE
19.3K kg
COPPER SPRINGS
25.1K kg
BRASS PLUMBING GOODS NESOI
32.0K kg
CU WIRE CLTH OTH GRLL & NTTNG; EXPANDED MTL OF CU
14.6K kg
COPPER CHAIN AND PARTS THEREOF
2.3K kg
BARS, RODS AND PROFILES OF REFINED COPPER
HS 740710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.4M | $4.3M | +$2.0M |
| Texas | $1.7M | $1.8M | +$116K |
| Ohio | $1.2M | $1.5M | +$239K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND, OH | $651K | $3.8M | +$3.1M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $4.2M | -- | -$4.2M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $3.7M | -- | -$3.7M |