Product classification
HS code for Lamellar copper powder: 7406.20
Copper, powders of lamellar structure, flakes.
Classification of lamellar copper powder under HS 7406.20
Lamellar copper powder is classified under HS code 7406.20. This classification is part of Chapter 74, which covers copper and articles thereof. Heading 7406 is dedicated to copper powders and flakes. The subheading 7406.20 specifically identifies powders of lamellar structure and flakes. The term "lamellar" refers to the shape of the particles, which are plate-like or flake-like rather than spherical or irregular. These powders are typically produced by ball milling or other mechanical processes that flatten the copper particles. This physical structure is critical for applications such as conductive inks, coatings, and metallic paints, where the overlapping flakes provide superior electrical conductivity or reflective properties. The classification is based entirely on the physical morphology of the copper particles rather than their chemical purity, provided they are predominantly copper.
- Covers
- Copper flakes
- Lamellar copper particles
- Bronze flakes (with high copper content)
- Copper leaf powder
- Conductive copper flake preparations
- Also under 7406.20
- ECKART copper flakes
- Schlenk Metallic Pigments copper flakes
- Toyo Aluminium K.K. copper flakes
- Metalor Technologies copper flakes
Codes often confused with 7406.20
Common mistake. Lamellar copper powder is often confused with HS code 7406.10, which covers copper powders of non-lamellar structure (such as atomized spherical powders). The distinction is purely structural and usually requires microscopic verification. It may also be misclassified under 3212.90 if the powder is dispersed in a medium for use as a pigment, but the pure powder or flake form remains under 7406.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740620 (the code used for lamellar copper powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740620 (the code used for lamellar copper powder) in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 60% 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 740620, not only lamellar copper powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Malaysia $263M 62% of world exports
- 2 Germany $33M 7.8% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $18M 4.1% of world exports
World total: $425M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $144M 60% of world imports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$13M 5.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 South Korea $12M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $241M 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 lamellar copper powder
Brazil classifies lamellar copper powder under NCM 7406.20.00: HS 7406.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lamellar copper powder
What is the HS code for Lamellar copper powder?
The HS code for Lamellar copper powder is 740620 (Copper; powders of lamellar structure, flakes). The specific HS code for copper powders of lamellar structure and copper flakes is 7406.20.
How do I classify Lamellar copper powder for customs?
Lamellar copper powder is classified under HS code 740620 — Copper; powders of lamellar structure, flakes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines a lamellar structure in copper powder?
A lamellar structure means the particles are shaped like thin plates or flakes, which allows them to overlap when applied to a surface.
Which countries are the top exporters of lamellar copper powder (HS 740620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740620 (the code used for lamellar copper powder) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($263M, 62% of world exports), Germany ($33M) and Singapore ($18M). World exports came to about $425M, 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 lamellar copper powder (HS 740620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740620 (the code used for lamellar copper powder) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($144M, 60% of world imports), Taiwan (about $13M) and South Korea ($12M). World imports came to about $241M, 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 Lamellar copper powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740620 for Lamellar copper powder 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 lamellar copper powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, lamellar copper powder (HS 740620) is classified under NCM 7406.20.00.