Home › Chapter 74 › Heading 7403

HS Heading 7403 : Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405)

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 7403 encompasses refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405). It classifies 7 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 74 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 74

Heading

7403

Subheadings

7 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 7403

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
7403.11	Refined copper, Cathodes and sections of cathodes	74	View 7403.11 Package →
7403.12	Refined copper, Wire bars	74	View 7403.12 Package →
7403.13	Refined copper, Billets	74	View 7403.13 Package →
7403.19	Refined copper, Other	74	View 7403.19 Package →
7403.21	Copper alloys, Copper-zinc base alloys (brass)	74	View 7403.21 Package →
7403.22	Copper alloys, Copper-tin base alloys (bronze)	74	View 7403.22 Package →
7403.29	Copper alloys, Other copper alloys	74	View 7403.29 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 7403

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 7403 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 7403 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 7403 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 7403?

HS Heading 7403 covers Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405), grouping 7 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 7403?

Subheadings under Heading 7403 range from 7403.11 to 7403.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 7403?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 7403 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 7403?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 7403?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 7403?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 7403 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 7403?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 7403?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 7403?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.