Product classification
HS code for Copper cable: 7413.00
Copper, stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated.
Classification of copper cable under HS 7413.00
Copper cable is classified under HS code 7413.00 because it consists of stranded wire, cables, plaited bands, and similar articles made of copper that have not been electrically insulated. The Harmonized System distinguishes between raw copper wire and processed stranded products. Under Chapter 74, which covers copper and articles thereof, heading 7413 specifically addresses the structural assembly of copper wires into a single unit. This classification is determined by the physical state of the copper—specifically that it is twisted or braided—and the absence of any dielectric material or insulation coating that would otherwise categorize it as an electrical conductor in Chapter 85. These products are typically used for grounding systems, lightning protection, or as structural components where electrical conductivity is required but environmental insulation is not necessary.
- Covers
- Stranded copper wire for earthing
- Plaited copper bands
- Non-insulated copper rope
- Braided copper conductors
- Uninsulated copper cables for mechanical use
- 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 8544.49, which covers insulated electric conductors. If the copper cable has any form of plastic, rubber, or enamel insulation, it must be moved from Chapter 74 to Chapter 85. Additionally, single-strand copper wire is often confused with this code but should be classified under 7408.11 or 7408.19 depending on its cross-sectional dimension. Another common error involves stainless steel cables, which belong in heading 7312.
Top exporters and importers of HS 741300 (the code used for copper cable), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 741300 (the code used for copper cable) 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 cable.
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 cable
Brazil classifies copper cable 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 cable
What is the HS code for Copper cable?
The HS code for Copper cable is 741300 (Copper; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated). The HS code for non-insulated stranded copper wire and cable is 7413.00.
How do I classify Copper cable for customs?
Copper cable 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 this code include copper wire used for jewelry?
If the wire is stranded or braided and not plated with precious metals, it may fall here; however, single-strand jewelry wire is typically classified under 7408.
Which countries are the top exporters of copper cable (HS 741300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 741300 (the code used for copper cable) 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 cable (HS 741300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 741300 (the code used for copper cable) 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 cable the same in all countries?
The base HS code 741300 for Copper cable 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 cable in Brazil?
In Brazil, copper cable (HS 741300) is classified under NCM 7413.00.00.