# European Union tariff, chapter 74: Copper and articles thereof > The European Union tariff has 73 national lines in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof), under 49 subheadings in 16 headings. Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/74 Last updated: 11 October 2026 [Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 74](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/74) ## Key facts - National lines: 73 - Subheadings: 49 - Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21% - De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged - Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) - Chapter: 74: Copper and articles thereof ## Subheadings with European Union lines The European Union tariff has 73 national lines in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof), under 49 subheadings in 16 headings. ### 74.01 Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper) - [7401.00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740100) Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper) (1 line) ### 74.02 Unrefined copper; copper anodes for electrolytic refining - [7402.00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740200) Unrefined copper; copper anodes for electrolytic refining (1 line) ### 74.03 Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought - [7403.11](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740311) Refined copper: Cathodes and sections of cathodes (1 line) - [7403.12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740312) Refined copper: Wire-bars (1 line) - [7403.13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740313) Refined copper: Billets (1 line) - [7403.19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740319) Refined copper: Other (1 line) - [7403.21](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740321) Copper alloys: Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (1 line) - [7403.22](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740322) Copper alloys: Copper-tin base alloys (bronze) (1 line) - [7403.29](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740329) Copper alloys: Other copper alloys (other than master alloys of heading 74.05) (1 line) ### 74.04 Copper waste and scrap - [7404.00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740400) Copper waste and scrap (3 lines) ### 74.05 Master alloys of copper - [7405.00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740500) Master alloys of copper (1 line) ### 74.06 Copper powders and flakes - [7406.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740610) Powders of non-lamellar structure (1 line) - [7406.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740620) Powders of lamellar structure; flakes (1 line) ### 74.07 Copper bars, rods and profiles - [7407.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740710) Of refined copper (1 line) - [7407.21](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740721) Of copper alloys: Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (2 lines) - [7407.29](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740729) Of copper alloys: Other (1 line) ### 74.08 Copper wire - [7408.11](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740811) Of refined copper: Of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm (1 line) - [7408.19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740819) Of refined copper: Other (2 lines) - [7408.21](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740821) Of copper alloys: Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (1 line) - [7408.22](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740822) Of copper alloys: Of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) (1 line) - [7408.29](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740829) Of copper alloys: Other (1 line) ### 74.09 Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm - [7409.11](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740911) Of refined copper: In coils (1 line) - [7409.19](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740919) Of refined copper: Other (1 line) - [7409.21](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740921) Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass): In coils (1 line) - [7409.29](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740929) Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass): Other (1 line) - [7409.31](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740931) Of copper-tin base alloys (bronze): In coils (1 line) - [7409.39](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740939) Of copper-tin base alloys (bronze): Other (1 line) - [7409.40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740940) Of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) (1 line) - [7409.90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/740990) Of other copper alloys (1 line) ### 74.10 Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0,15 mm - [7410.11](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741011) Not backed: Of refined copper (2 lines) - [7410.12](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741012) Not backed: Of copper alloys (1 line) - [7410.21](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741021) Backed: Of refined copper (8 lines) - [7410.22](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741022) Backed: Of copper alloys (1 line) ### 74.11 Copper tubes and pipes - [7411.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741110) Of refined copper (3 lines) - [7411.21](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741121) Of copper alloys: Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (2 lines) - [7411.22](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741122) Of copper alloys: Of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) (1 line) - [7411.29](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741129) Of copper alloys: Other (1 line) ### 74.12 Copper tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves) - [7412.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741210) Of refined copper (1 line) - [7412.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741220) Of copper alloys (1 line) ### 74.13 Stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, of copper, not electrically insulated - [7413.00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741300) Stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, of copper, not electrically insulated (3 lines) ### 74.15 Nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of copper or of iron or steel with heads of copper; screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of copper - [7415.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741510) Nails and tacks, drawing pins, staples and similar articles (1 line) - [7415.21](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741521) Other articles, not threaded: Washers (including spring washers) (1 line) - [7415.29](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741529) Other articles, not threaded: Other (1 line) - [7415.33](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741533) Other threaded articles: Screws; bolts and nuts (1 line) - [7415.39](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741539) Other threaded articles: Other (1 line) ### 74.18 Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of copper; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of copper; sanitary ware and parts thereof, of copper - [7418.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741810) Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like (3 lines) - [7418.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741820) Sanitary ware and parts thereof (2 lines) ### 74.19 Other articles of copper - [7419.20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741920) Cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further worked (2 lines) - [7419.80](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/741980) Other (4 lines) ## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. ## In other countries National tariff lines under chapter 74 are live on border.bot for the United States (136 lines, also used by 1 other country). - [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/74): 136 lines, used by 1 other country - [The Harmonized System text for chapter 74](https://border.bot/hs-codes/74) - Previous chapter: [73](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/73) Articles of iron or steel - Next chapter: [75](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/75) Nickel and articles thereof ## Frequently asked questions ### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have in HS chapter 74? The European Union tariff has 73 national lines in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof), under 49 subheadings in 16 headings. ## Sources and updates The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026. The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026. The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026. This page was last updated on 11 October 2026. Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling. Official source files: - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx - https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/74.json