Unrefined copper; copper anodes for electrolytic refining
1 declarable lines
Heading 7402 covers unrefined copper and copper anodes for electrolytic refining. Unrefined copper is copper that has not been refined to the purity level of refined copper, and the anodes here are cast shapes used as the feed for electrolytic refining. The heading has one declarable line, 7402.00.00.00, so every good in the heading takes the same classification and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
Products in this heading
- Blister copper, the partially refined copper from a smelter
- Copper anodes cast for electrolytic refining
- Unrefined copper ingots for remelting
- Unrefined copper blocks and slabs
- Anode copper in cast form
- Unrefined copper scrap generated in primary smelting that is still unrefined copper
How to choose the right subheading
- Purity: unrefined copper versus refined copper of heading 7403
- End use: whether the piece is an anode intended for electrolytic refining
- Form: cast anode, ingot, block, slab or similar unwrought shape
- Whether the material is waste and scrap, which is excluded from this heading
Often confused with
- Heading 7403Refined copper cathodes
Refined copper, including cathodes produced by electrolysis, is classified in heading 7403, not here.
- Heading 7404Copper waste and scrap
Copper waste and scrap is a separate heading even when the metal content is unrefined.
- Heading 7401Copper mattes and cement copper
Mattes and precipitated copper are earlier intermediate products classified in heading 7401.
- Heading 7406Copper powders and flakes
Powdered or flaked copper goes to heading 7406 regardless of purity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for unrefined copper and copper anodes for electrolytic refining?
The declarable line is 7402.00.00.00, which covers unrefined copper and copper anodes for electrolytic refining. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
What is the duty on copper anodes for electrolytic refining?
Copper anodes for electrolytic refining fall under 7402.00.00.00 and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify blister copper against refined copper cathodes?
Blister copper is unrefined and is classified in 7402.00.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Once the copper is refined, including cathodes made by electrolytic refining, it is no longer in heading 7402 and is classified in heading 7403.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.