U.S. import tariffs · heading 7404

Heading 7404: Copper waste and scrap

Every line of heading 7404 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.

Copper waste and scrap

Chapter 74: Copper and articles thereof. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.

Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →

Tariff lines

HTS codeOfficial descriptionGeneral rate
7404.00Copper waste and scrap:
7404.00.30Spent anodes; waste and scrap with a copper content of less than 94 percent by weightFree
7404.00.30.20Of refined copper
7404.00.30.45Containing more than 0.3 percent of lead
7404.00.30.55Other
7404.00.30.65Of copper-tin base alloys (bronze)
7404.00.30.90Other
7404.00.60OtherFree
7404.00.60.20Of refined copper
7404.00.60.45Containing more than 0.3 percent of lead
7404.00.60.55Other
7404.00.60.65Of copper-tin base alloys (bronze)
7404.00.60.90Other

Exporting this product from the U.S.?

Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 7404 has 13 of them; the first 12 are below. Schedule B lookup →

  • 7404.00.0010COPPER WASTE AND SCRAP, REFINED NO 1 COPPER, BARE BRIGHT WIRE
  • 7404.00.0015COPPER WASTE AND SCRAP, REFINED NO 1 COPPER, EXCEPT BARE BRIGHT WIRE
  • 7404.00.0025COPPER WASTE AND SCRAP, REFINED NO 2 COPPER
  • 7404.00.0030COPPER WASTE AND SCRAP, REFINED COPPER, NESOI
  • 7404.00.0041BRASS WASTE AND SCRAP, RED AND SEMI-RED, CONTAINING MORE THAN 0.3 PERCENT LEAD
  • 7404.00.0046BRASS WASTE AND SCRAP, RED AND SEMI-RED, CONTAINING 0.3 PERCENT OR LESS LEAD
  • 7404.00.0051BRASS WASTE AND SCRAP, YELLOW CLIPPINGS, TURNINGS AND ROD ENDS, CONTAINING MORE THAN 0.3 PERCENT LEAD
  • 7404.00.0056BRASS WASTE AND SCRAP, YELLOW CLIPPINGS, TURNINGS AND ROD ENDS, CONTAINING 0.3 PERCENT OR LESS LEAD
  • 7404.00.0061BRASS WASTE AND SCRAP, YELLOW, CONTAINING MORE THAN 0.3 PERCENT LEAD, NESOI
  • 7404.00.0066BRASS WASTE AND SCRAP, YELLOW, CONTAINING 0.3 PERCENT OR LESS LEAD, NESOI
  • 7404.00.0075COPPER ALLOY WASTE AND SCRAP, NESOI
  • 7404.00.0085MIXED SOLIDS AND TURNINGS OF COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SCRAP, FREE OF INSULATED WIRE AND GRINDINGS

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.

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