Product classification
HS code for Copper castings: 7419.20
Copper, cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further worked.
Classification of copper castings under HS 7419.20
Copper castings are classified under HS code 7419.20, which specifically covers copper articles that have been cast, moulded, stamped, or forged but have not undergone further working. This classification is part of the residual heading for "other articles of copper." The logic for this classification rests on the manufacturing process; once copper is shaped into a specific form through casting but remains in a "rough" state without machining, threading, or assembly into a finished machine part, it is categorized here. This code is essential for identifying semi-finished industrial components that require subsequent processing before they can function as part of a larger mechanical system. The determination depends on the copper content (typically over 99.8% for refined copper or specific alloy percentages) and the lack of finishing work.
- Covers
- Rough copper castings
- Moulded copper blanks
- Forged copper shapes (not further worked)
- Stamped copper components
- Sand-cast copper industrial parts
- Also under 7419.20
- Wieland copper blanks
- Aurubis copper castings
- Custom forged copper components
- Unfinished copper electrical busbars
- Rough copper plumbing connectors
Codes often confused with 7419.20
Common mistake. Copper castings are frequently misclassified under 7419.80, which is the "other" category for finished copper articles. The distinction lies in whether the item has been "further worked." If the casting has been drilled, polished, or turned on a lathe, it moves to 7419.80. Furthermore, if the casting is a recognizable part of a specific machine, such as a valve body, it may be classified under Chapter 84 (e.g., 8481.90) rather than as a general copper article.
Top exporters and importers of HS 741920 (the code used for copper castings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 741920 (the code used for copper castings) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 22% 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 741920, not only copper castings.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $200M 34% of world exports
- 2 Italy $56M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 United States $45M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $592M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Poland $202M 22% of world imports
- 2 France $73M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $71M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $902M 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 castings
Brazil classifies copper castings under NCM 7419.20.00: HS 7419.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about copper castings
What is the HS code for Copper castings?
The HS code for Copper castings is 741920 (Copper; cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further worked). The HS code for copper castings that are not further worked is 7419.20.
How do I classify Copper castings for customs?
Copper castings is classified under HS code 741920 — Copper; cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further worked. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What happens if the casting is made of brass?
Brass is a copper-zinc alloy and is still classified under Chapter 74; however, the specific subheadings for alloys must be checked to ensure the copper content exceeds other metals.
Which countries are the top exporters of copper castings (HS 741920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 741920 (the code used for copper castings) in UN Comtrade data were China ($200M, 34% of world exports), Italy ($56M) and the United States ($45M). World exports came to about $592M, 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 castings (HS 741920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 741920 (the code used for copper castings) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($202M, 22% of world imports), France ($73M) and Germany ($71M). World imports came to about $902M, 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 castings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 741920 for Copper castings 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 castings in Brazil?
In Brazil, copper castings (HS 741920) is classified under NCM 7419.20.00.