Key facts
- Heading
- 74.08
- Description
- Copper wire
- Chapter
- 74: Copper and articles thereof
- Subheadings
- 5
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS heading 74.08 covers copper wire. It is in chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). It is split into 5 subheadings: 7408.11 (of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm), 7408.19 (of refined copper, other), 7408.21 (of copper alloys, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)), 7408.22 (of copper alloys, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)) and 7408.29 (of copper alloys, other). National tariff lines under heading 74.08 are live on border.bot for the United States (9 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS heading 74.08 covers copper wire.
It is split into 5 subheadings: 7408.11 (of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm), 7408.19 (of refined copper, other), 7408.21 (of copper alloys, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)), 7408.22 (of copper alloys, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)) and 7408.29 (of copper alloys, other).
- 7408.11Of refined copper: Of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm
- 7408.19Of refined copper: Other
- 7408.21Of copper alloys: Of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)
- 7408.22Of copper alloys: Of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)
- 7408.29Of copper alloys: Other
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of chapter 74 are classified in its other 15 headings, listed below.
- 74.01Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper)
- 74.02Unrefined copper; copper anodes for electrolytic refining
- 74.03Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought
- 74.04Copper waste and scrap
- 74.05Master alloys of copper
- 74.06Copper powders and flakes
- 74.07Copper bars, rods and profiles
- 74.09Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm
- 74.10Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm
- 74.11Copper tubes and pipes
- 74.12Copper tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)
- 74.13Stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, of copper, not electrically insulated
- 74.15Nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (other than those of heading 83.05) 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
- 74.18Table, 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
- 74.19Other articles of copper
How it is structured
Heading 74.08 is one of 16 headings in chapter 74. Its first two digits, 74, are the chapter; the next two, 08, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (7408.11, 7408.19, 7408.21).
In other countries
National tariff lines under heading 74.08 are live on border.bot for the United States (9 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States9 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS heading 74.08 cover?
HS heading 74.08 covers copper wire.
Which chapter is HS heading 74.08 in?
HS heading 74.08 is in chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof).
How many subheadings does HS heading 74.08 have?
HS heading 74.08 has 5 subheadings: 7408.11 (of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm), 7408.19 (of refined copper, other), 7408.21 (of copper alloys, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)), 7408.22 (of copper alloys, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)) and 7408.29 (of copper alloys, other).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS heading 74.08?
National tariff lines under heading 74.08 are live on border.bot for the United States (9 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has 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.