Heading 7419

Other articles of copper

12 declarable lines

Heading 7419 covers copper articles that are not named in any other heading of chapter 74. It is split first by process, cast, molded, stamped or forged articles in 7419.20 versus all other articles in 7419.80, and then by article type: wire cloth, grill and netting, personal containers, springs, chain, precious-metal plated goods, brass plumbing goods and a residual other line.

Products in this heading

Brass plumbing goods not elsewhere specified or included, cast or forged
Copper wire cloth and endless bands used as filters or screens
Fourdrinier wires of copper for papermaking machines
Copper springs
Copper chain and chain parts
Small copper containers normally carried in the pocket or handbag
Copper articles coated or plated with precious metal
Copper expanded metal

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the article is cast, molded, stamped or forged but not further worked, which sends it to 7419.20, or is otherwise made, which sends it to 7419.80.
Whether the goods are wire cloth, grill, netting or expanded metal, which have their own lines under 7419.80.
For copper wire cloth, whether it is a Fourdrinier wire for papermaking machines and how many wires per lineal centimeter it has.
Whether the article is a personal container, a spring, chain, or coated or plated with precious metal, each of which has a dedicated line.
Whether the article is brass plumbing goods, which can be free of duty under either 7419.20 or 7419.80 depending on how it was formed.

Often confused with

Copper tube or pipe fittings such as couplings, elbows and sleeves
Fittings have their own heading even when made of copper.
Heading 7412
Copper screws, bolts, nuts, rivets and washers
Fasteners of copper are specifically provided for in 7415.
Heading 7415
Copper pots, pans and other household or kitchen articles
Household, sanitary and scouring articles of copper are classified in 7418.
Heading 7418
Copper wire in coils, not made up into cloth or netting
Wire itself stays in 7408; only made-up cloth and netting enter 7419.
Heading 7408
Copper tubes and pipes
Plain tube and pipe is classified in 7411, not as an other article.
Heading 7411

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for copper springs?

Copper springs are classified under 7419.80.16.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 3%.

What is the duty on brass plumbing goods not elsewhere specified or included?

Cast, molded, stamped or forged brass plumbing goods fall under 7419.20.00.10 at a general (MFN) rate of Free, and brass plumbing goods made by other processes fall under 7419.80.50.10, also Free.

How do I classify copper wire cloth?

Start with 7419.80.03.00 for Fourdrinier wires suitable for papermaking machines with 94 or more wires to the lineal centimeter, general (MFN) Free, and use 7419.80.06.60 for other Fourdrinier wires or 7419.80.06.80 for other cloth, both at a general (MFN) rate of 3%. Copper grill, netting and expanded metal other than cloth go under 7419.80.09.00 at 3%.

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.