U.S. imports of Articles of Copper, N.E.S. (SITC 69973) totaled $29.1M in August 2026, imported from 64 countries.
Importers of Articles of Copper, N.E.S. paid $15.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 53.77% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFabricated copper articles not captured by more specific SITC headings — such as copper plumbing fittings, decorative castings, or industrial components — are grouped here, making this a widely used residual category for the copper trade. Copper's role as a critical industrial input means demand tracks closely with construction, electrical manufacturing, and HVAC sectors. Because copper content and alloy grade affect both classification and value, importers should document material specifications carefully to support both the tariff classification and any applicable valuation adjustments.
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3.3K import shipments a month
Specific product forms — such as tube fittings, stranded wire, and foil — have dedicated SITC and HTS headings that take precedence. This residual heading applies only when no more specific provision covers the article's form and function. A binding ruling from CBP is the most reliable way to resolve ambiguous cases.
Yes. Trade nomenclature generally treats copper alloys (brass, bronze) as copper-based articles, but the specific alloy composition and the predominant metal by weight can shift classification. Importers should confirm alloy percentages with mill certificates and review them against the applicable HTS chapter notes.
Basic heading 193 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 69973 · $29.1M of $27.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 73.7% duty; Italy 45.2%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$29.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$29.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $357.2M of Articles of Copper, N.E.S. and exported $330.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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