HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7408.19 – Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less
HS code 7408.19 is the 6-digit subheading for copper, wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less. It is used for electrical building wire, automotive wiring harness wire, magnet wire, enamelled copper wire and telecommunication copper wire.
What HS 7408.19 covers
This category includes wire of refined copper with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 6mm or less. This encompasses the vast majority of copper wire used globally, from fine gauge wires to those found in everyday electrical applications. Renowned for its exceptional electrical conductivity and ductility, this wire is indispensable for electrical wiring in residential and commercial buildings, automotive wiring harnesses, telecommunications cables, and the production of magnet wire for motors and transformers. The global trade in these wires is enormous, driven by the electronics, automotive, and construction industries worldwide. Major importers and exporters include countries with large manufacturing sectors and high demand for consumer electronics and infrastructure, such as China, the USA, and Germany, reflecting its critical role in modern technology.
- Covers
- Electrical building wire
- Automotive wiring harness wire
- Magnet wire
- Enamelled copper wire
- Telecommunication copper wire
- Fine gauge copper wire
- Examples
- Belden copper wire
- Sumitomo Electric copper wire
- LS Cable & System copper wire
- General Cable copper wire
Codes often confused with 7408.19
Common mistake. Often confused with thicker refined copper wire (740811) if the 6mm cross-sectional dimension is not accurately measured, or with insulated copper wire (8544) if it has an insulating coating beyond basic enamel.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 740819, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 740819 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 8.0% 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 China $1.0B 20% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $552M 11% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $450M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $420M 8.0% of world imports
- 2 Italy $371M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 India $326M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $5.2B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 7408.19
Brazil does not split HS 7408.19: its NCM code is 7408.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 74.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7408.19
What is HS code 740819?
HS code 740819 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less. This category includes wire of refined copper with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 6mm or less. This encompasses the vast majority of copper wire used globally, from fine gauge wires to those found in everyday electrical applications. Renowned for its exceptional electrical conductivity and ductility, this wire is indispensable for electrical wiring in residential and commercial buildings, automotive wiring harnesses, telecommunications cables, and the production of magnet wire for motors and transformers. The global trade in these wires is enormous, driven by the electronics, automotive, and construction industries worldwide. Major importers and exporters include countries with large manufacturing sectors and high demand for consumer electronics and infrastructure, such as China, the USA, and Germany, reflecting its critical role in modern technology.
What products fall under HS code 740819?
Electrical building wire, Automotive wiring harness wire, Magnet wire, Enamelled copper wire, Telecommunication copper wire, Fine gauge copper wire
What are common misclassifications for HS code 740819?
Often confused with thicker refined copper wire (740811) if the 6mm cross-sectional dimension is not accurately measured, or with insulated copper wire (8544) if it has an insulating coating beyond basic enamel.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 740819?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 740819 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 20% of world exports), Türkiye ($552M) and Malaysia ($450M). World exports came to about $5.2B, 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 740819?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 740819 in UN Comtrade data were China ($420M, 8.0% of world imports), Italy ($371M) and India ($326M). World imports came to about $5.2B, 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.
How is HS code 740819 structured?
HS code 740819 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (74) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) 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 740819?
In Brazil, HS code 740819 is NCM 7408.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.