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U.S. imports of household articles & parts (nes) of copper (SITC 69742) totaled $1.7M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Household Articles & Parts (NES) of Copper paid $782K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 47% on $1.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Household Articles & Parts (NES) of Copper imports of $1.7M in April 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCopper's antimicrobial properties and thermal conductivity make it a preferred material for certain household articles — decorative vessels, cookware components, plumbing-adjacent kitchen accessories, and specialty storage items — that do not fit more specific copper-goods headings. Like its iron/steel counterpart, this is a residual NES category, so classification here requires ruling out more specific copper-article headings first. Copper household goods may be subject to Section 232 tariff considerations given copper's status as a strategic metal.
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Classification generally follows the material that gives the article its essential character. A copper-clad steel pot, for example, would typically be classified by its predominant material or essential character rather than automatically here. Solid copper articles and those where copper is the primary structural material are the clearest candidates for this heading.
Copper alloys, including brass and bronze, are generally treated as copper for HTS and SITC classification purposes when copper is the base metal. Importers should confirm the alloy composition and verify that the specific alloy falls within the copper-base-metal definition used in the applicable schedule before classifying under this heading.
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