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U.S. imports of unrefined copper & copper anodes for electrolytic refining (HS 740200) totaled $1.9M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Unrefined Copper & Copper Anodes for Electrolytic Refining imports of $1.9M in April 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $37.8M | +$37.8M |
| BELGIUM | -- | $9.8M | +$9.8M |
| INDIA | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $577K | +$577K |
| MALAYSIA | $254K | $168K | -$86K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7402000000 | UNREFINED COPPER ANODES FOR ELECTROLYTIC REFINING | $1.9M | -- |
UNREFINED COPPER ANODES FOR ELECTROLYTIC REFINING
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7402000000 | UNREFINED COPPER ANODES FOR ELECTROLYTIC REFINING | $48.5M |
UNREFINED COPPER ANODES FOR ELECTROLYTIC REFINING
3.4M kg
REFINED COPPER CATHODES AND SECTIONS OF CATHODES
HS 740311
COPPER WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 740400
TUBES & PIPES OF REFINED COPPER
HS 741110
COPPER ALLOY TUBE OR PIPE FITTINGS
HS 741220
COPPER FOIL, NOT BACKED, OF REFINED COPPER
HS 741011
BARS, RODS AND PROFILES OF REFINED COPPER
HS 740710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | -- | $22.4M | +$22.4M |
| Texas | $5K | $13.4M | +$13.4M |
| Georgia | -- | $9.8M | +$9.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | -- | $14.1M | +$14.1M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $13.4M | +$13.4M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | $9.8M | +$9.8M |