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HS code for wire - not electrically insulated - copper, single strand
7408
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “wire - not electrically insulated - copper, single strand” points to heading 7408: copper wire. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 7408 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is 4%.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 7408 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is 4.8%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 7408 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is 4.8%.
Duty rates compared
UK 4% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
EU 4.8% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Türkiye 4.8% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines 
USA 1% – 3% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 2.8% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 5% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 2.2% 
Brazil Free – 10.8% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 9.2% 
Argentina Free – 10.8% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 9.2% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Japan 3% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Taiwan 1.5% – 3.5% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 2.6% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% – 20% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 8% See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for wire - not electrically insulated - copper, single strand?
Wire - not electrically insulated - copper, single strand are classified under 7408 (Copper wire) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.