Subheading · Section XV

7404.00: Copper waste and scrap

7404.00
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 10%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$38.3bnWorld trade in 2024

7404.00 is a six-digit subheading of heading 7404, copper waste and scrap, chapter 74.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 7404.00 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 7404.00 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 7404.00 covers 3 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 10%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 7404.00 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$38.3bn in 2024, up 13% on 2023.

The United States was the largest exporter with 14.2% of the total, ahead of Germany.

China imported the most (US$15.1bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 5th among 197 exporters with US$1.7bn; its largest buyer was China.

The United Kingdom imported US$164.7m, most of it from Ireland.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 10% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 7404 00 10 00 Of refined copper Free
  2. 7404 00 91 00 Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) Free
  3. 7404 00 99 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 7404 00 Copper waste and scrap:
  2. 7404 00 10 Of refined copper Free—
  3. Of copper alloys:
  4. 7404 00 91 Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) Free—
  5. 7404 00 99 Other Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 7404.00.10.00.00 Rafine edilmiş bakırdan olanlar 10%
  2. 7404.00.91.00.00 Bakır -çinko esaslı alaşımlardan olanlar (pirinç) 10%
  3. 7404.00.99.00.00 Diğerleri 10%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 7404.00 Copper waste and scrap:
  2. 7404.00.30 Spent anodes; waste and scrap with a copper content of less than 94 percent by weight Free
  3. 7404.00.30.20 Of refined copper kg
  4. Of copper alloys:
  5. Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass):
  6. 7404.00.30.45 Containing more than 0.3 percent of lead kg
  7. 7404.00.30.55 Other kg
  8. 7404.00.30.65 Of copper-tin base alloys (bronze) kg
  9. 7404.00.30.90 Other kg
  10. 7404.00.60 Other Free
  11. 7404.00.60.20 Of refined copper kg
  12. Of copper alloys:
  13. Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass):
  14. 7404.00.60.45 Containing more than 0.3 percent of lead kg
  15. 7404.00.60.55 Other kg
  16. 7404.00.60.65 Of copper-tin base alloys (bronze) kg
  17. 7404.00.60.90 Other kg

World trade in 2024

7404.00 · US$38.3bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$15.8mUS$15.8m+US$95.5m+US$555.9m+> US$1.5bn

Exports: 197
  1. United States: US$5.5bn
  2. Germany: US$2.5bn
  3. Japan: US$2.5bn
  4. France: US$1.7bn
  5. United Kingdom: US$1.7bn
  6. Netherlands: US$1.5bn
  7. Saudi Arabia: US$1.4bn
  8. Thailand: US$1.4bn
  9. Italy: US$1.3bn
  10. Mexico: US$1.2bn
  11. Taiwan: US$937.3m
  12. Spain: US$919.1m
  13. Canada: US$863.7m
  14. South Korea: US$790.5m
  15. Malaysia: US$767.4m
  16. Russia: US$728.5m
  17. United Arab Emirates: US$657.1m
  18. Philippines: US$653.1m
  19. Poland: US$604.8m
  20. Australia: US$555.9m
  21. Switzerland: US$505.8m
  22. Singapore: US$443.9m
  23. Czechia: US$395.5m
  24. Colombia: US$387.2m
  25. Belgium: US$374.5m
  26. China: US$370.1m
  27. Austria: US$368m
  28. Sweden: US$362.3m
  29. Romania: US$335m
  30. Portugal: US$317.9m
  31. Hungary: US$295.8m
  32. Chile: US$259.3m
  33. Indonesia: US$252.7m
  34. Denmark: US$247.9m
  35. Nigeria: US$243.6m
  36. Brazil: US$230.4m
  37. Finland: US$196.2m
  38. Israel: US$193.2m
  39. Norway: US$183.2m
  40. Greece: US$182.8m
  41. Hong Kong SAR China: US$178.9m
  42. Slovakia: US$154.7m
  43. India: US$146.6m
  44. Slovenia: US$139.4m
  45. Libya: US$128.4m
  46. Venezuela: US$124.3m
  47. Tunisia: US$121.8m
  48. Peru: US$103.3m
  49. Lebanon: US$101.4m
  50. Vietnam: US$95.5m
  51. Kenya: US$95.4m
  52. Morocco: US$94.1m
  53. Pakistan: US$93.8m
  54. Ecuador: US$92.5m
  55. Kuwait: US$84.4m
  56. Latvia: US$83m
  57. Dominican Republic: US$82.1m
  58. Bulgaria: US$81.1m
  59. Ghana: US$80.9m
  60. Ireland: US$80.5m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$5.5bn 14.2%
2 Germany US$2.5bn 6.5%
3 Japan US$2.5bn 6.4%
4 France US$1.7bn 4.4%
5 United Kingdom US$1.7bn 4.4%
6 Netherlands US$1.5bn 4%
7 Saudi Arabia US$1.4bn 3.7%
8 Thailand US$1.4bn 3.7%
9 Italy US$1.3bn 3.3%
10 Mexico US$1.2bn 3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$15.1bn 39.4%
2 Germany US$3bn 7.9%
3 South Korea US$2.4bn 6.2%
4 India US$2bn 5.3%
5 Japan US$1.9bn 5%
6 Belgium US$1.8bn 4.8%
7 Italy US$994.9m 2.6%
8 Poland US$922m 2.4%
9 United States US$814.3m 2.1%
10 Spain US$784.6m 2%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for copper waste and scrap?

Copper waste and scrap fall under HS subheading 7404.00, part of heading 7404, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on copper waste and scrap in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7404.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on copper waste and scrap in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7404.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most copper waste and scrap?

The United States, with US$5.5bn in 2024 (14.2% of world exports).