Product classification
HS code for Copper sheet: 7409.19
Copper, plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils.
Classification of copper sheet under HS 7409.19
Copper sheets are classified under HS code 740919 based on their metallurgical composition and physical dimensions as defined in the Harmonized System's Chapter 74 notes. This specific code is reserved for plates, sheets, and strip of refined copper with a thickness exceeding 0.15mm that are not presented in coils. The classification process requires a two-step verification: first, the material must meet the definition of 'refined copper,' which typically requires a copper content of at least 99.85% by weight. Second, the physical form must be flat-rolled and not coiled. If the product were in coils, it would move to 740911. The thickness threshold of 0.15mm is a critical technical boundary; any material thinner than this is classified as copper foil under heading 7410. This classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1 and 6, focusing on the literal text of the headings and subheadings. The absence of alloying elements like zinc or tin is what separates this code from those covering brass or bronze sheets. Furthermore, the sheets must not have been worked into specific articles classified in other headings, though they may be polished, coated, or perforated while remaining under 740919.
- Covers
- Refined copper flat sheets exceeding 0.15mm thickness
- Non-coiled refined copper plates
- Rectangular refined copper strips (not in coils)
- Polished or coated refined copper sheets
- Perforated refined copper plates not constituting finished articles
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 741011, which covers copper foil. The distinction is purely based on thickness; if the copper is 0.15mm or thinner, it must be classified under 7410. Another common error is using 740911, which is specifically for refined copper sheets in coils. Additionally, if the sheet is made of a copper alloy (such as brass), it should be classified under 740921 or 740929, depending on the alloy type, rather than 740919.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740919 (the code used for copper sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740919 (the code used for copper sheet) 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 sheet.
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 sheet
Brazil classifies copper sheet 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 sheet
What is the HS code for Copper sheet?
The HS code for Copper sheet is 740919 (Copper; plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils). The HS code for refined copper sheets with a thickness exceeding 0.15mm that are not in coils is 740919.
How do I classify Copper sheet for customs?
Copper sheet 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.
How does thickness affect the classification of copper sheets?
Thickness is the primary determinant between sheets and foil. Copper products with a thickness of 0.15mm or less are classified as foil (7410), while those exceeding 0.15mm are classified as plates, sheets, or strip (7409).
Which countries are the top exporters of copper sheet (HS 740919)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740919 (the code used for copper sheet) 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 sheet (HS 740919)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740919 (the code used for copper sheet) 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 sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740919 for Copper sheet 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 sheet in Brazil?
In Brazil, copper sheet (HS 740919) is classified under NCM 7409.19.00.