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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of stranded wire, ropes & cables of copper (non-insulated) (SITC 69312) totaled $3.4M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Stranded Wire, Ropes & Cables of Copper (Non-Insulated) paid $1.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 50% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Stranded Wire, Ropes & Cables of Copper (Non-Insulated) imports of $3.4M in April 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBare (non-insulated) copper stranded wire, ropes, and cables serve as grounding conductors, bonding straps, and mechanical connectors in electrical infrastructure, telecommunications, and industrial earthing systems — distinct from insulated copper wire used in power transmission. Copper's high conductivity makes this product a preferred grounding medium, and its trade flows are sensitive to global copper commodity prices. Importers should verify that products are genuinely non-insulated, as electrically insulated copper cable is classified under a different heading and may carry different duty treatment.
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The absence of electrical insulation is the defining classification criterion for this heading. Bare copper stranded wire and rope — used for grounding, bonding, or mechanical purposes — fall here, while copper conductors with any form of insulating jacket or coating intended to prevent electrical conduction are classified under the insulated wire and cable headings. Entry documentation should specify the surface condition and intended use.
Primary demand comes from electrical utilities and contractors sourcing grounding and bonding conductors, telecommunications infrastructure projects requiring earthing systems, and industrial facilities needing flexible bare copper connections for equipment grounding. Construction activity and grid-modernization investment are the main demand drivers.
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