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Black Copper Matte

Black copper matte, an initial product from copper smelting containing 40-50% copper with high iron content. Tariff item 7401.00.00 includes all copper mattes regardless of grade, so this product falls within the heading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7404.00.10Same rate: Free

If the product is deemed waste or scrap

Copper waste and scrap is classified under heading 7404, not as copper matte.

7402.00.00Same rate: Free

If further processed into unrefined copper

Unrefined copper is classified under heading 7402.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Clearly label the product as copper matte and provide the copper content analysis

• The CBSA may require proof that the product is not waste or scrap, so maintain production records

• Verify whether the high iron content affects the classification under the chapter notes

Related Products under Tariff item 7401.00.00

Ausmelt Copper Matte

Copper matte produced via Ausmelt submerged lance smelting, typically containing 65-75% copper. This intermediate product of copper smelting falls under tariff item 7401.00.00 as a copper matte, regardless of the proprietary smelting method used.

Bioleach Cement Copper

Cement copper precipitated from bio-oxidation heap leach solutions using bacterial pre-treatment. This hydrometallurgical product is classified as cement copper under tariff item 7401.00.00, which includes precipitated copper recovered from leach solutions.

Cement Copper Precipitate

Cement copper precipitate recovered from low-grade leach solutions using scrap iron in a cementation process. This product, typically 50-80% pure copper, falls under tariff item 7401.00.00 as precipitated copper.

Converter Blow Matte

Matte generated during the final converting blow in Peirce-Smith converters, containing 72-78% copper. This standard copper smelting intermediate product falls under tariff item 7401.00.00 as copper matte.

Copper Matte from Smelting Operations

Copper matte, an intermediate product from copper smelting furnaces, consisting primarily of copper and iron sulfides with low precious metal content. This product falls under tariff item 7401.00.00 as a copper matte used in pyrometallurgical processing.

Electrolytic Cement Copper

Cement copper precipitated in electrolytic tankhouse purification circuits using iron scrap, with purity of 80% or more. Tariff item 7401.00.00 covers this high-purity precipitated copper used in anode casting.