Permanent Copper Cathodes from United States
Permanent copper cathodes are stainless steel-framed plates used in electrolytic refining to collect high-purity copper deposits. They are classified as unrefined copper or copper anodes for electrolytic refining under tariff item 7402.00.00, as they are integral to the refining process. The deposited copper layer on these cathodes is considered unwrought copper, falling within this heading.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the cathodes are described as unrefined copper or anodes for electrolytic refining to avoid misclassification
• Verify the copper content and purity with a certificate of analysis, as CBSA may request it
• If the cathodes are used in machinery, consider whether Section XVI exclusions apply