Product classification
HS code for Copper alloy wire: 7408.29
Copper, wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys).
Classification of copper alloy wire under HS 7408.29
Copper alloy wire is classified under HS code 7408.29. Heading 7408 covers copper wire, which is defined as rolled, extruded, or drawn products, in coils, which have a uniform solid cross-section along their whole length in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. The subheading 7408.29 is a residual category for wire made of copper alloys other than those specifically mentioned in 7408.21 (copper-zinc base alloys/brass) or 7408.22 (copper-nickel or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys). This includes high-performance alloys like phosphor bronze, aluminum bronze, and silicon bronze. The classification depends on the chemical composition of the metal and the physical form (coiled). To qualify as an alloy, the copper content must be less than 99.85% by weight, and other elements must exceed the limits defined in the Chapter 74 Legal Notes. If the product is not in a coil, it might be classified as a rod under 7407.
- Covers
- Phosphor bronze wire in coils
- Aluminum bronze wire
- Silicon bronze wire
- Copper-beryllium alloy wire
- Also under 7408.29
- Ampco Beryllium Copper Wire
- Wieland K75 Wire
- Lebronze Alloys CuCrZr Wire
- Luvata Special Alloy Wire
Codes often confused with 7408.29
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 7408.11 or 7408.19, which are for refined copper wire (not alloyed). It is also distinct from 7408.21 (brass wire). Crucially, if the wire is insulated for electrical use, it must be classified under heading 8544 rather than Chapter 74.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740829 (the code used for copper alloy wire), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740829 (the code used for copper alloy wire) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 740829, not only copper alloy wire.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $93M 13% of world exports
- 2 United States $82M 12% of world exports
- 3 China $59M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $691M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $94M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $67M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 Italy $54M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $766M 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 codes for copper alloy wire
Brazil splits HS 7408.29 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7408.29.12Phosphor bronze wire, round, 0.8 mm or less
- 7408.29.13Other phosphor bronze wire
- 7408.29.19Other bronze (copper-tin) wire
- 7408.29.90Wire of other copper alloys
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about copper alloy wire
What is the HS code for Copper alloy wire?
The HS code for Copper alloy wire is 740829 (Copper; wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys)). The HS code for copper alloy wire (excluding brass and cupro-nickel) is 7408.29.
How do I classify Copper alloy wire for customs?
Copper alloy wire is classified under HS code 740829 — Copper; wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is insulated wire classified here?
No, insulated electrical wire is classified under HS code 8544, regardless of the metal core.
Which countries are the top exporters of copper alloy wire (HS 740829)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740829 (the code used for copper alloy wire) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($93M, 13% of world exports), the United States ($82M) and China ($59M). World exports came to about $691M, 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 copper alloy wire (HS 740829)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740829 (the code used for copper alloy wire) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($94M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($67M) and Italy ($54M). World imports came to about $766M, 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.
Is the HS code for Copper alloy wire the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740829 for Copper alloy wire is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for copper alloy wire in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 740829 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for copper alloy wire depends on the product's details: 7408.29.12 (Phosphor bronze wire, round, 0.8 mm or less), 7408.29.13 (Other phosphor bronze wire), 7408.29.19 (Other bronze (copper-tin) wire), 7408.29.90 (Wire of other copper alloys).