U.S. imports of Refined Copper Bars, Rods, and Profiles (SITC 68231) totaled $61.8M in August 2026, imported from 38 countries.
Importers of Refined Copper Bars, Rods, and Profiles paid $27.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 52.07% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Refined Copper Bars, Rods, and Profiles imports of $61.8M in August 2026 ran 64% above the year-to-date monthly average of $37.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDrawn, extruded, or rolled from high-purity (refined) copper, these solid semi-fabricated forms serve as primary feedstock for electrical busbars, machined components, and architectural hardware. Section 232 tariff exposure is a key cost variable for importers, since copper mill products are among the semi-finished forms most directly affected by that measure. Buyers should confirm whether the cross-sectional geometry qualifies as a profile rather than a rod, as the distinction drives HTS classification and can affect duty treatment. Lead times and minimum order quantities vary significantly by temper and cross-section complexity.
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769 import shipments a month
A rod has a uniform circular, oval, or simple cross-section and is typically coiled or straight; a profile has a more complex cross-sectional shape (e.g., T, L, or custom extrusion) that does not qualify as a rod or bar. The distinction matters because misclassification between these forms can trigger reclassification at entry and potential duty underpayment penalties. Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm the correct tariff line based on actual cross-section geometry.
Copper mill products, including bars and rods of refined copper, can fall within the scope of Section 232 measures on metals. The applicability and any country-specific exclusions or exemptions should be verified against current Commerce Department guidance and confirmed with a licensed customs broker before shipment.
Basic heading 100 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 68231 · $61.8M of $27.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Peru together supply 44% of it.
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$61.8MYoY · free account
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$14.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $431.4M of Refined Copper Bars, Rods, and Profiles and exported $135.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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