Product classification
HS code for Copper plate: 7409.19
Copper, plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils.
Classification of copper plate under HS 7409.19
Copper plate is classified under HS code 740919. This classification falls under Chapter 74 (Copper and articles thereof) and heading 7409, which covers copper plates, sheets, and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm. The specific subheading 740919 is for refined copper products that are not in coils and have a thickness exceeding 0.15mm. The definition of "plates, sheets, and strip" is provided in Note 1(g) to Chapter 74, which describes them as flat-surfaced products (other than unwrought products of heading 7403), coiled or not, of solid rectangular cross-section. To be classified under 740919, the copper must meet the purity standards for "refined copper" as defined in Note 1(a) to the chapter. The distinction between 740919 and other subheadings is based on two factors: the form (not in coils) and the material (refined copper). If the product were in coils, it would fall under 740911. If the thickness were 0.15mm or less, it would be classified as copper foil under heading 7410. These plates are used in a wide range of industrial applications, including electrical engineering, construction, and machinery manufacturing. Accurate measurement of thickness and verification of the copper's purity are essential for correct classification and compliance with trade regulations.
- Covers
- Refined copper plates (>0.15mm)
- Flat refined copper sheets
- Non-coiled copper strips (>0.15mm)
- Industrial copper plates for heat exchangers
- Refined copper busbar plates
- Also under 7409.19
- Aurubis Architectural Copper Sheets
- KME TECU® Copper Plates
- Wieland ETP Copper Sheets
- Luvata OFC Copper Plates
Codes often confused with 7409.19
Common mistake. Copper plate is often confused with HS code 740911, which is for refined copper in coils. It is also misclassified under 7410 if the thickness is 0.15mm or less (copper foil). Furthermore, if the plate is made of a copper alloy like brass, it should be classified under 740921 or 740929.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740919 (the code used for copper plate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740919 (the code used for copper plate) in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 740919, not only copper plate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Peru* ~$276M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Thailand $187M 10% of world exports
- 3 China $170M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $378M 21% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$150M 8.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $128M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $1.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 plate
Brazil classifies copper plate under NCM 7409.19.00: HS 7409.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about copper plate
What is the HS code for Copper plate?
The HS code for Copper plate is 740919 (Copper; plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils). The HS code for refined copper plates and sheets, not in coils and exceeding 0.15mm in thickness, is 740919.
How do I classify Copper plate for customs?
Copper plate is classified under HS code 740919 — Copper; plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 7409 and 7410?
The difference is thickness; heading 7409 is for products thicker than 0.15mm, while heading 7410 is for copper foil with a thickness of 0.15mm or less.
Which countries are the top exporters of copper plate (HS 740919)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740919 (the code used for copper plate) in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $276M, 15% of world exports), Thailand ($187M) and China ($170M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of copper plate (HS 740919)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740919 (the code used for copper plate) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($378M, 21% of world imports), Taiwan (about $150M) and Thailand ($128M). World imports came to about $1.8B, 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 plate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740919 for Copper plate 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 plate in Brazil?
In Brazil, copper plate (HS 740919) is classified under NCM 7409.19.00.