Subheading · Section XV

7412.20: Copper tube or pipe fittings: of copper alloys

7412.20

Official description Of copper alloys

  • FreeUK
  • 5.2%EU
  • 40%Türkiye
  • 3%USA
  • US$5.1bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 7412.20 belongs to heading 7412 (copper tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)) in chapter 74.

The UK Global Tariff has one tariff line for subheading 7412.20; the duty is duty-free.

Subheading 7412.20 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 5.2%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 7412.20 into 2 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 40%.

Subheading 7412.20 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is 3%.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$5.1bn (+2.5% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$1.3bn), followed by Italy.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$734.6m.

The United Kingdom ranked 18th among 157 exporters with US$60.7m; its largest buyer was Mexico.

The United Kingdom imported US$120.5m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line EU 5.2% Third-country duty 1 tariff line Türkiye 40% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA 3% General (MFN) 1 tariff line

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. 7412 20 00 00 Of copper alloys Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 7412 20 00 Of copper alloys 5.2%—

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. 7412.20 Bakır alaşımlarından olanlar
  2. 7412.20.00.00.11 Pirinçten olanlar 40%
  3. 7412.20.00.00.19 Diğerleri 40%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 7412.20.00 Of copper alloys 3%
  2. 7412.20.00.15 For brake hoses for vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or headings 8702, 8703, 8704, or 8705 kg
  3. Other:
  4. Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass):
  5. Threaded:
  6. 7412.20.00.25 Nipples kg
  7. 7412.20.00.35 Other kg
  8. 7412.20.00.45 Other kg
  9. Other:
  10. Threaded:
  11. 7412.20.00.65 Nipples kg
  12. 7412.20.00.85 Other kg
  13. 7412.20.00.90 Other kg

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

7412.20 · US$5.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$180.8kUS$180.8k+US$7.1m+US$68.4m+> US$180.2m

Exports: 157
  1. China: US$1.3bn
  2. Italy: US$838.5m
  3. Germany: US$751m
  4. United States: US$266.8m
  5. Türkiye: US$180.2m
  6. Poland: US$178.4m
  7. France: US$107.9m
  8. Taiwan: US$102.2m
  9. India: US$99.7m
  10. Spain: US$91.9m
  11. Thailand: US$80.5m
  12. Vietnam: US$79.5m
  13. Japan: US$78.6m
  14. Mexico: US$70.4m
  15. Sweden: US$68.4m
  16. Netherlands: US$64.9m
  17. Switzerland: US$62.1m
  18. United Kingdom: US$60.7m
  19. Singapore: US$58.2m
  20. Austria: US$51.6m
  21. South Korea: US$48.3m
  22. Australia: US$45.9m
  23. Belgium: US$43.1m
  24. Norway: US$42.7m
  25. Czechia: US$33.6m
  26. Hungary: US$30.2m
  27. Canada: US$23.5m
  28. Serbia: US$21.3m
  29. Denmark: US$15.1m
  30. Indonesia: US$14m
  31. Finland: US$9.6m
  32. Estonia: US$9.5m
  33. Slovenia: US$9.5m
  34. Israel: US$9.3m
  35. Hong Kong SAR China: US$7.7m
  36. Greece: US$7.7m
  37. Malaysia: US$7.6m
  38. Russia: US$7.1m
  39. Portugal: US$6.9m
  40. Brazil: US$5.4m
  41. Slovakia: US$4.8m
  42. South Africa: US$4.6m
  43. Iran: US$3.2m
  44. Uzbekistan: US$3.2m
  45. Romania: US$3.1m
  46. Lithuania: US$2.5m
  47. Bulgaria: US$2.4m
  48. Luxembourg: US$2.4m
  49. Ireland: US$2.2m
  50. Sri Lanka: US$2.1m
  51. Kyrgyzstan: US$1.9m
  52. Latvia: US$1.7m
  53. Egypt: US$1.6m
  54. Bangladesh: US$1.6m
  55. San Marino: US$1.4m
  56. Tunisia: US$1.4m
  57. Lebanon: US$1.4m
  58. Croatia: US$1.2m
  59. United Arab Emirates: US$994k
  60. Ukraine: US$921.3k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.3bn 26.3%
2 Italy US$838.5m 16.5%
3 Germany US$751m 14.8%
4 United States US$266.8m 5.3%
5 Türkiye US$180.2m 3.5%
6 Poland US$178.4m 3.5%
7 France US$107.9m 2.1%
8 Taiwan US$102.2m 2%
9 India US$99.7m 2%
10 Spain US$91.9m 1.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$734.6m 14.5%
2 Germany US$476.7m 9.4%
3 France US$279.9m 5.5%
4 Mexico US$262.1m 5.2%
5 Poland US$201.7m 4%
6 Netherlands US$175.7m 3.5%
7 Russia US$166.2m 3.3%
8 Canada US$149m 2.9%
9 Austria US$137.7m 2.7%
10 Belgium US$130.1m 2.6%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for copper tube or pipe fittings: of copper alloys?

Copper tube or pipe fittings: of copper alloys fall under HS subheading 7412.20, part of heading 7412, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

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

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7412.20 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: of copper alloys in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7412.20 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: of copper alloys?

China, with US$1.3bn in 2024 (26.3% of world exports).