Product classification
HS code for Copper braid: 7413.00
Copper, stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated.
Classification of copper braid under HS 7413.00
HS code 7413.00 is applied to copper braid, stranded wire, cables, and plaited bands that are not electrically insulated. The classification logic relies on the physical construction of the product—specifically that it consists of multiple strands of copper wire twisted or braided together—and the absence of any dielectric coating or insulating sheath. If the copper braid were covered with plastic, rubber, or any other insulating material, it would be moved to Chapter 85. This code encompasses a wide range of industrial products used for grounding, shielding, or mechanical reinforcement where electrical insulation is either unnecessary or provided by other means. The Harmonized System treats these as articles of copper rather than electrical equipment because their primary identity is defined by their metallurgical and structural form. This heading includes products made of refined copper or copper alloys, provided they are not insulated for electricity. The braiding process provides flexibility and strength, making these products suitable for flexible connectors and grounding straps.
- Covers
- Uninsulated braided copper wire
- Plaited copper bands
- Stranded copper cables without insulation
- Copper grounding braids
- Flexible copper connectors (non-insulated)
- Also under 7413.00
- Southwire Bare Copper Wire
- Prysmian Group Bare Conductors
- Nexans Copper Stranded Wire
- General Cable Bare Copper
Codes often confused with 7413.00
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8544, which covers insulated electric conductors. If the copper braid has even a thin layer of lacquer or plastic insulation, it must be classified under 8544. Another error is using HS code 7408, which is strictly for single-strand copper wire. Once multiple wires are twisted or braided together, the product must move from 7408 to 7413.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 741300 (the code used for copper braid), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 741300 (the code used for copper braid) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 9.7% 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 741300, not only copper braid.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $639M 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $415M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $381M 13% of world exports
World total: $2.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $270M 9.7% of world imports
- 2 Italy $265M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $202M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $2.8B 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 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 copper braid
Brazil classifies copper braid under NCM 7413.00.00: HS 7413.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about copper braid
What is the HS code for Copper braid?
The HS code for Copper braid is 741300 (Copper; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated). The HS code for copper braid, provided it is not electrically insulated, is 7413.00.
How do I classify Copper braid for customs?
Copper braid is classified under HS code 741300 — Copper; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does HS code 7413.00 include insulated grounding wire?
No, any copper wire or braid that is electrically insulated must be classified under HS code 8544.
Which countries are the top exporters of copper braid (HS 741300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 741300 (the code used for copper braid) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($639M, 22% of world exports), the United States ($415M) and Germany ($381M). World exports came to about $2.9B, 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 braid (HS 741300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 741300 (the code used for copper braid) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($270M, 9.7% of world imports), Italy ($265M) and Germany ($202M). World imports came to about $2.8B, 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.
Is the HS code for Copper braid the same in all countries?
The base HS code 741300 for Copper braid 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 braid in Brazil?
In Brazil, copper braid (HS 741300) is classified under NCM 7413.00.00.