Product classification
HS code for Copper forgings: 7419.20
Copper, cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further worked.
Classification of copper forgings under HS 7419.20
Copper forgings that have not been further worked are classified under HS code 7419.20. This classification is part of the "Other articles of copper" category, which serves as a residual heading for copper products that are not specified elsewhere in Chapter 74. Heading 7419 is divided into subheadings based on the manufacturing process. Subheading 7419.20 specifically covers articles that have been cast, moulded, stamped, or forged but have not undergone subsequent machining, drilling, or assembly. Forging involves the shaping of metal using localized compressive forces, typically from a hammer or a die. In the context of HS classification, "not further worked" is a critical distinction. It implies that the forging is in its rough state, having only the shape resulting from the forging process, perhaps with some minor cleaning or descaling. Once a forging is machined into a specific part, such as a valve body or a gear, it may move to a more specific heading related to that finished product. However, as a semi-finished industrial input, the rough forging remains under 7419.20. This code allows customs authorities to monitor the trade of intermediate copper goods used in various manufacturing sectors. The classification depends on the item not having the essential character of a finished part of another machine or appliance, which would trigger classification in Chapters 84, 85, or 87.
- Covers
- Rough copper forged blanks
- Forged copper rings not further worked
- Stamped copper shapes without machining
- Forged copper blocks for industrial use
- Moulded copper articles in the rough state
- 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 forgings are often misclassified under 7419.80, which is for "other" finished articles of copper. The distinction lies in whether the item has been machined or further worked. They may also be confused with 7403, which covers unwrought copper (ingots or billets). If the forging has been machined into a specific tool part, it might be incorrectly classified under Chapter 82 instead of 7419.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 741920 (the code used for copper forgings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 741920 (the code used for copper forgings) 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 forgings.
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 forgings
Brazil classifies copper forgings 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 forgings
What is the HS code for Copper forgings?
The HS code for Copper forgings is 741920 (Copper; cast, moulded, stamped or forged, but not further worked). Rough copper forgings that are not further worked are classified under HS code 7419.20.
How do I classify Copper forgings for customs?
Copper forgings 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 copper forging is machined?
If the forging is machined, drilled, or polished, it is usually reclassified under HS code 7419.80 or a specific product-based code.
Which countries are the top exporters of copper forgings (HS 741920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 741920 (the code used for copper forgings) 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 forgings (HS 741920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 741920 (the code used for copper forgings) 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 forgings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 741920 for Copper forgings 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 forgings in Brazil?
In Brazil, copper forgings (HS 741920) is classified under NCM 7419.20.00.