HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 7403.19 – Copper; refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1

HS code 7403.19 is the 6-digit subheading for copper, refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1. It is used for refined copper ingots (other shapes), copper shot, copper granules, copper powder (unwrought) and copper cakes (non-standard).

What HS 7403.19 covers

HS 740319 is the residual category for refined, unwrought copper not specifically covered by cathodes, wire-bars, or billets. This code captures other forms of high-purity copper that are still in their primary, unworked state, such as ingots of non-standard shapes, shot, granules, or powder. These miscellaneous forms are often used in specialized applications, including alloying, powder metallurgy, or as feedstock for specific casting processes where standard shapes are not suitable. The trade in these 'other' forms of refined unwrought copper is typically more fragmented and driven by niche industrial demands. Importers might be specialized foundries, chemical producers, or manufacturers requiring specific copper forms for advanced materials, with exporters being refiners or processors capable of producing these less common shapes.

Covers
  • Refined copper ingots (other shapes)
  • Copper shot
  • Copper granules
  • Copper powder (unwrought)
  • Copper cakes (non-standard)
Examples
  • Boliden refined copper ingots (non-standard)
  • custom-cast copper shapes
  • copper shot for alloying

Codes often confused with 7403.19

Common mistake. This code is for refined unwrought copper that doesn't fit 740311, 740312, or 740313; it should not be confused with unrefined copper (740200) or copper waste and scrap (740400).

7403.11Copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes7403.12Copper; refined, unwrought, wire-bars7403.13Copper; refined, unwrought, billets7402.00Copper; unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining7404.00Copper; waste and scrap

Top exporters and importers of HS code 740319, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 740319 in UN Comtrade data was Zambia, with about 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 85% 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. 1 Zambia* ~$925M
  2. 2 Pakistan $763M
  3. 3 DR Congo* ~$675M

World total: $5.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $4.5B
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$254M
  3. 3 South Korea $78M

World total: $5.3B 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 7403.19

Brazil does not split HS 7403.19: its NCM code is 7403.19.00.

  1. 7403.19.00 Other unwrought refined copperOutro

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 74.03 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 7403.19

What is HS code 740319?

HS code 740319 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Copper; refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1. HS 740319 is the residual category for refined, unwrought copper not specifically covered by cathodes, wire-bars, or billets. This code captures other forms of high-purity copper that are still in their primary, unworked state, such as ingots of non-standard shapes, shot, granules, or powder. These miscellaneous forms are often used in specialized applications, including alloying, powder metallurgy, or as feedstock for specific casting processes where standard shapes are not suitable. The trade in these 'other' forms of refined unwrought copper is typically more fragmented and driven by niche industrial demands. Importers might be specialized foundries, chemical producers, or manufacturers requiring specific copper forms for advanced materials, with exporters being refiners or processors capable of producing these less common shapes.

What products fall under HS code 740319?

Refined copper ingots (other shapes), copper shot, copper granules, copper powder (unwrought), copper cakes (non-standard)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 740319?

This code is for refined unwrought copper that doesn't fit 740311, 740312, or 740313; it should not be confused with unrefined copper (740200) or copper waste and scrap (740400).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 740319?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 740319 in UN Comtrade data were Zambia (about $925M, 17% of world exports), Pakistan ($763M) and the DR Congo (about $675M). World exports came to about $5.5B, 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 740319?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 740319 in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.5B, 85% of world imports), Taiwan (about $254M) and South Korea ($78M). World imports came to about $5.3B, 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 740319 structured?

HS code 740319 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (74) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 740319?

In Brazil, HS code 740319 is NCM 7403.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.