HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7402.00 – Copper; unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining
HS code 7402.00 is the 6-digit subheading for copper, unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining. It is used for blister copper, unrefined copper ingots, copper anodes, fire-refined copper (unrefined) and black copper.
What HS 7402.00 covers
HS 740200 encompasses unrefined copper and copper anodes for electrolytic refining. Unrefined copper, often in the form of blister copper, is the product of smelting copper concentrates, typically containing 98-99.5% copper along with impurities. Copper anodes are cast from this unrefined copper and are specifically designed as inputs for the electrolytic refining process, where electricity is used to dissolve the anode and deposit high-purity copper onto cathodes. This trade is fundamental for countries that have smelting capabilities but rely on external refining, or for integrated producers moving material between their own facilities. Key players in this trade include large mining and smelting companies, with major importers being nations with advanced refining infrastructure and high demand for refined copper, such as China and Japan.
- Covers
- Blister copper
- Unrefined copper ingots
- Copper anodes
- Fire-refined copper (unrefined)
- Black copper
- Examples
- Aurubis copper anodes
- Sumitomo Metal Mining blister copper
- KGHM unrefined copper
Codes often confused with 7402.00
Common mistake. This code is distinct from refined unwrought copper (7403xx) due to its lower purity, and from copper mattes (740100) which are earlier, non-metallic intermediates.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 740200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 740200 in UN Comtrade data was Zambia, with about 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Zambia* ~$5.0B 29% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Sweden $3.4B 20% of world exports
- 3 Chile $2.2B 13% of world exports
World total: $17.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $7.5B 43% of world imports
- 2 India $2.7B 15% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $2.1B 12% of world imports
World total: $17.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7402.00
Brazil does not split HS 7402.00: its NCM code is 7402.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 74.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7402.00
What is HS code 740200?
HS code 740200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Copper; unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining. HS 740200 encompasses unrefined copper and copper anodes for electrolytic refining. Unrefined copper, often in the form of blister copper, is the product of smelting copper concentrates, typically containing 98-99.5% copper along with impurities. Copper anodes are cast from this unrefined copper and are specifically designed as inputs for the electrolytic refining process, where electricity is used to dissolve the anode and deposit high-purity copper onto cathodes. This trade is fundamental for countries that have smelting capabilities but rely on external refining, or for integrated producers moving material between their own facilities. Key players in this trade include large mining and smelting companies, with major importers being nations with advanced refining infrastructure and high demand for refined copper, such as China and Japan.
What products fall under HS code 740200?
Blister copper, unrefined copper ingots, copper anodes, fire-refined copper (unrefined), black copper
What are common misclassifications for HS code 740200?
This code is distinct from refined unwrought copper (7403xx) due to its lower purity, and from copper mattes (740100) which are earlier, non-metallic intermediates.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 740200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 740200 in UN Comtrade data were Zambia (about $5.0B, 29% of world exports), Sweden ($3.4B) and Chile ($2.2B). World exports came to about $17.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 740200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 740200 in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.5B, 43% of world imports), India ($2.7B) and Belgium ($2.1B). World imports came to about $17.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 740200 structured?
HS code 740200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (74) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 740200?
In Brazil, HS code 740200 is NCM 7402.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.