Product classification
HS code for Copper tacks: 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 tacks under HS 7415.10
Copper tacks are classified under HS code 741510. This heading specifically encompasses nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples, and similar articles. The classification applies to items made of refined copper or copper alloys. A significant rule for this heading is that it also includes articles with heads of copper even if the shank or stem is made of iron or steel. This is common in decorative tacks where the aesthetic and corrosion-resistant properties of copper are desired on the visible head, while the strength of steel is used for the point. Copper tacks are typically small, sharp-pointed fasteners with a relatively large, flat head, used extensively in upholstery, shoemaking, and boat building. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as 'tacks' are explicitly mentioned in the heading text. Because they are non-threaded fasteners that are driven into material rather than turned, they are excluded from the threaded fastener subheadings. The metallurgical composition is the secondary check; if the item is entirely iron or steel, it would fall under Chapter 73, but the presence of a copper head or a solid copper body mandates classification in Chapter 74.
- Covers
- Solid copper upholstery tacks
- Copper-headed steel tacks
- Copper drawing pins
- Small copper nails (tack-style)
- Copper alloy decorative tacks
- 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. Copper tacks are often misclassified under 731700, which is the code for iron or steel nails and tacks. If the tack has a copper head, it must be moved to 741510. Another common mistake is using 741533, which is for copper screws; tacks are non-threaded and must stay in the 74151x or 74152x range. Additionally, if the tacks are part of a kit or a finished consumer product, some might try to use 7419, but 741510 is the specific heading for the fastener itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 741510 (the code used for copper tacks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 741510 (the code used for copper tacks) 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 tacks.
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 tacks
Brazil classifies copper tacks 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 tacks
What is the HS code for Copper tacks?
The HS code for Copper tacks 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 tacks, including those with steel stems and copper heads, is 741510.
How do I classify Copper tacks for customs?
Copper tacks 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.
Why are some steel tacks classified under a copper HS code?
Under the HS nomenclature for heading 7415, articles with iron or steel stems are classified as copper if they have heads of copper, due to the decorative or functional importance of the copper head.
Which countries are the top exporters of copper tacks (HS 741510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 741510 (the code used for copper tacks) 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 tacks (HS 741510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 741510 (the code used for copper tacks) 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 tacks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 741510 for Copper tacks 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 tacks in Brazil?
In Brazil, copper tacks (HS 741510) is classified under NCM 7415.10.00.