Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Unrefined Copper & Copper Anodes for Electrolytic Refining (HS 740200) totaled $80.8M in August 2026.
Unrefined Copper & Copper Anodes for Electrolytic Refining imports of $1.1M in August 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCopper anodes for electrolytic refining are a critical upstream input for refined copper production: cast from blister or fire-refined copper, they are dissolved in electrolytic cells to deposit high-purity cathode copper. The single 10-digit line 7402000000 covers both unrefined copper and these anodes, with India and Malaysia leading US import supply — an unusual sourcing pattern that reflects secondary smelter capacity in those countries rather than primary mine output. Importers should note that the distinction between an anode destined for electrolytic refining and a finished copper product can affect classification, particularly for shapes that might otherwise suggest a wrought form.
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CBP looks at the intended use and physical form: anodes for electrolytic refining are typically cast in trapezoidal or slab form with lugs for suspension in electrolytic cells, and are not finished to wrought tolerances. Documentation from the foreign smelter confirming the anode is destined for electrolytic refining — rather than direct fabrication — supports classification under 7402 rather than Chapter 74 wrought headings.
India and Malaysia host secondary copper smelters that process scrap and imported concentrates into anodes, then export the intermediate product to US refineries. This reflects a global division of labor in which smelting capacity does not always co-locate with mine output, and US refiners may source anodes from secondary processors when domestic scrap-based anode supply is insufficient.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 7402
Subheading 740200 · $80.8M of $80.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$80.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.4M of Unrefined Copper & Copper Anodes for Electrolytic Refining and exported $662.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7402000000 | Unrefined Copper Anodes for Electrolytic Refining | $1.1M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7402000000 | Unrefined Copper Anodes for Electrolytic Refining | $80.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Belgium together take 98% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.