Product classification
HS code for Copper staples: 7415.10
Copper, nails and tacks, drawing pins, staples and similar articles of copper, or of iron or steel with copper heads.
Classification of copper staples under HS 7415.10
Copper staples are classified under HS code 741510. This classification is unique because heading 7415 covers nails, tacks, drawing pins, and staples made of copper, but it also includes articles with iron or steel stems provided they have heads of copper. The classification of staples under this code is generally reserved for those used in construction, upholstery, or industrial packaging that are not presented in strips. The Harmonized System distinguishes between loose fasteners and those prepared for office use or specific tools. For copper staples, the material composition is the primary driver; they must be either solid copper, a copper alloy, or steel with a copper head. This code is applied following GRI 1, as the heading text specifically names 'staples.' The industrial nature of these staples differentiates them from stationery items. When these staples are used for heavy-duty fastening in marine or electrical environments where corrosion resistance is required, they remain under 741510 as long as they are not threaded and meet the physical description of a staple (a U-shaped fastener).
- Covers
- Solid copper U-shaped staples
- Copper-coated steel staples (not in strips)
- Industrial copper staples for masonry
- Upholstery staples made of copper alloys
- Copper-headed steel staples
- Also under 7415.10
- Senco copper staples
- Grip-Rite copper nails
- Hillman copper tacks
- Stanley copper brads
- Paslode copper-coated staples
Codes often confused with 7415.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 830520, which covers staples in strips (typically for office use or industrial staplers). If the staples are joined together in a strip, they must be classified in Chapter 83 regardless of the metal. Another error is using 731700, which is for iron or steel staples; if the staple is entirely steel without a copper head, it belongs in Chapter 73. Lastly, 741521 (washers) is sometimes used in error for other non-threaded fasteners, but staples are specifically named in 741510.
Top exporters and importers of HS 741510 (the code used for copper staples), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 741510 (the code used for copper staples) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% 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 741510, not only copper staples.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $27M 36% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $9.0M 12% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$8.5M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $76M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $14M 17% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $9.2M 11% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $4.3M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $82M 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 staples
Brazil classifies copper staples under NCM 7415.10.00: HS 7415.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about copper staples
What is the HS code for Copper staples?
The HS code for Copper staples is 741510 (Copper; nails and tacks, drawing pins, staples and similar articles of copper, or of iron or steel with copper heads). The HS code for copper staples (not in strips) is 741510.
How do I classify Copper staples for customs?
Copper staples is classified under HS code 741510 — Copper; nails and tacks, drawing pins, staples and similar articles of copper, or of iron or steel with copper heads. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are office staples made of copper classified here?
No, staples in strips, such as those used in office staplers, are classified under HS code 830520, even if they are copper-plated.
Which countries are the top exporters of copper staples (HS 741510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 741510 (the code used for copper staples) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($27M, 36% of world exports), the Netherlands ($9.0M) and Taiwan (about $8.5M). World exports came to about $76M, 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 staples (HS 741510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 741510 (the code used for copper staples) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($14M, 17% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($9.2M) and Singapore ($4.3M). World imports came to about $82M, 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 staples the same in all countries?
The base HS code 741510 for Copper staples 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 staples in Brazil?
In Brazil, copper staples (HS 741510) is classified under NCM 7415.10.00.