HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 7409.19 – Copper; plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils

HS code 7409.19 is the 6-digit subheading for copper, plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils. It is used for refined copper plate, ETP copper sheet, oxygen-free copper plate, deoxidized copper sheet and C11000 copper plate.

What HS 7409.19 covers

This category encompasses refined copper plates and sheets, with a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, that are supplied in flat, uncoiled forms. These products are essential for applications where large, flat sections of high-purity copper are required, leveraging copper's superior electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and workability. They are widely utilized in heavy electrical equipment, architectural cladding, industrial heat exchangers, and specialized fabrication. Countries with significant heavy industries, infrastructure projects, and advanced manufacturing, such as the United States, Germany, and Japan, are primary importers. Exporters typically include nations with strong primary copper production and rolling mill capabilities, like China, Chile, and Germany. Trade often focuses on specific dimensions, surface finish, purity grades (e.g., C11000, C10200), and compliance with industry standards. The market is influenced by global construction trends, energy sector investments, and industrial machinery production.

Covers
  • Refined copper plate
  • ETP copper sheet
  • Oxygen-free copper plate
  • Deoxidized copper sheet
  • C11000 copper plate
  • Architectural copper sheet
  • Busbar copper sheet
Examples
  • Aurubis Architectural Copper Sheets
  • KME TECU® Copper Plates
  • Wieland ETP Copper Sheets
  • Luvata OFC Copper Plates

Codes often confused with 7409.19

Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 740911 by the form (not in coils) and from 741011 by thickness and form, as 741011 covers thinner foil. It can also be confused with 740929 if the copper is an alloy rather than refined.

7409.11Copper; strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, in coils7410.11Copper; foil, not backed, of a thickness not exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper7409.29Copper; plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils

Top exporters and importers of HS code 740919, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 740919 in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 Peru* ~$276M
  2. 2 Thailand $187M
  3. 3 China $170M

World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $378M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$150M
  3. 3 Thailand $128M

World total: $1.8B 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 7409.19

Brazil does not split HS 7409.19: its NCM code is 7409.19.00.

  1. 7409.19.00 Refined copper plates and sheets, not in coilsOutras

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 74.09 →

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

Questions about HS 7409.19

What is HS code 740919?

HS code 740919 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Copper; plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils. This category encompasses refined copper plates and sheets, with a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, that are supplied in flat, uncoiled forms. These products are essential for applications where large, flat sections of high-purity copper are required, leveraging copper's superior electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and workability. They are widely utilized in heavy electrical equipment, architectural cladding, industrial heat exchangers, and specialized fabrication. Countries with significant heavy industries, infrastructure projects, and advanced manufacturing, such as the United States, Germany, and Japan, are primary importers. Exporters typically include nations with strong primary copper production and rolling mill capabilities, like China, Chile, and Germany. Trade often focuses on specific dimensions, surface finish, purity grades (e.g., C11000, C10200), and compliance with industry standards. The market is influenced by global construction trends, energy sector investments, and industrial machinery production.

What products fall under HS code 740919?

Refined copper plate, ETP copper sheet, Oxygen-free copper plate, Deoxidized copper sheet, C11000 copper plate, Architectural copper sheet, Busbar copper sheet

What are common misclassifications for HS code 740919?

This code is differentiated from 740911 by the form (not in coils) and from 741011 by thickness and form, as 741011 covers thinner foil. It can also be confused with 740929 if the copper is an alloy rather than refined.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 740919?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 740919 in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $276M, 15% of world exports), Thailand ($187M) and China ($170M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 740919?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 740919 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($378M, 21% of world imports), Taiwan (about $150M) and Thailand ($128M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 740919 structured?

HS code 740919 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (74) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) 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 740919?

In Brazil, HS code 740919 is NCM 7409.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.