Heading · Chapter 74

7412

7412: Copper tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)

Heading 7412 is divided into 2 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 74, copper and articles thereof.

Duty rates compared

Subheadings 2

EU: imports by month

last 12 months€874.8m+9.3% · previous 12 months
Average import price€14.86 per kg
Jan 2024: €53.9mFeb 2024: €56.6mMar 2024: €61.7mApr 2024: €52.3mMay 2024: €48.5mJun 2024: €53.6mJul 2024: €65.5mAug 2024: €64.8mSept 2024: €66.1mOct 2024: €70.4mNov 2024: €65.1mDec 2024: €53.4mJan 2025: €72.9mFeb 2025: €72.9mMar 2025: €74mApr 2025: €56.8mMay 2025: €60.2mJun 2025: €69.3mJul 2025: €74.4mAug 2025: €64.9mSept 2025: €70.6mOct 2025: €67.7mNov 2025: €61.7mDec 2025: €56.5mJan 2026: €70.5mFeb 2026: €66.8mMar 2026: €78.2mApr 2026: €77.9mMay 2026: €61.9mJun 2026: €82mJul 2026: €89.3mAug 2026: €91.8m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

World trade in 2024

7412 · US$6bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$177kUS$177k+US$7m+US$75m+> US$286m

Exports: 163
  1. China: US$2bn
  2. Germany: US$970m
  3. Italy: US$929m
  4. United States: US$309m
  5. Poland: US$286m
  6. Spain: US$199m
  7. Türkiye: US$197m
  8. South Korea: US$147m
  9. France: US$140m
  10. Vietnam: US$117m
  11. India: US$106m
  12. Taiwan: US$104m
  13. Thailand: US$103m
  14. Japan: US$83m
  15. Mexico: US$76m
  16. Netherlands: US$75m
  17. United Kingdom: US$70m
  18. Sweden: US$70m
  19. Belgium: US$70m
  20. Singapore: US$67m
  21. Switzerland: US$63m
  22. Austria: US$55m
  23. Hungary: US$50m
  24. Australia: US$49m
  25. Norway: US$43m
  26. Czechia: US$35m
  27. Canada: US$30m
  28. Serbia: US$23m
  29. Denmark: US$16m
  30. Indonesia: US$14m
  31. Slovakia: US$13m
  32. Hong Kong SAR China: US$13m
  33. Malaysia: US$13m
  34. Israel: US$11m
  35. Slovenia: US$10m
  36. Finland: US$10m
  37. Greece: US$10m
  38. Estonia: US$10m
  39. Portugal: US$7m
  40. Russia: US$7m
  41. South Africa: US$7m
  42. Brazil: US$6m
  43. Bulgaria: US$5m
  44. Latvia: US$4m
  45. Uzbekistan: US$3m
  46. Romania: US$3m
  47. Iran: US$3m
  48. Tunisia: US$3m
  49. Luxembourg: US$3m
  50. Saudi Arabia: US$3m
  51. Lithuania: US$3m
  52. Ireland: US$3m
  53. United Arab Emirates: US$2m
  54. Sri Lanka: US$2m
  55. Kyrgyzstan: US$2m
  56. Egypt: US$2m
  57. Bangladesh: US$2m
  58. San Marino: US$1m
  59. Lebanon: US$1m
  60. Croatia: US$1m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$2bn 26%
2 Germany US$970m 15.4%
3 Italy US$929m 14.7%
4 United States US$309m 4.9%
5 Poland US$286m 4.5%
6 Spain US$199m 3.2%
7 Türkiye US$197m 3.1%
8 South Korea US$147m 2.3%
9 France US$140m 2.2%
10 Vietnam US$117m 1.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$1bn 17%
2 Germany US$572m 9.1%
3 France US$336m 5.3%
4 Mexico US$300m 4.8%
5 Poland US$283m 4.5%
6 United Kingdom US$221m 3.5%
7 Netherlands US$216m 3.4%
8 Canada US$190m 3%
9 Russia US$171m 2.7%
10 Australia US$160m 2.5%

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 7412 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 7412 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 5.2%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 7412 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 5.2%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 7412 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 3%.

In 2024, countries exported heading 7412 goods worth US$6bn (+3.3% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$2bn), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$1bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 17th among 163 exporters with US$70m.

The United Kingdom imported US$221m.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for copper tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)?

Copper tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves) fall under HS heading 7412, part of chapter 74, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on copper tube or pipe fittings in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7412 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 tube or pipe fittings in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7412 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most copper tube or pipe fittings?

China, with US$2bn in 2024 (26% of world exports).