Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper Billets
Electrolytic tough pitch (ETP) copper billets are refined copper (99.9% Cu with controlled oxygen) cast into billet form for wire rod production. As unwrought refined copper in billet form, they are classified under tariff item 7403.13.00, provided they are not subsequently worked.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the copper content is below 99.85% and alloying elements exceed limits
Alloyed copper billets are classified under copper alloys, not refined copper.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the copper purity (≥99.85%) and oxygen content with a certificate of analysis
• Declare the billets as unwrought refined copper, not as articles, to avoid misclassification
• Check if the goods qualify for duty-free treatment under a free trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 7403.13.00
Continuous Cast Copper Billets for Rod Extrusion
Continuous cast refined copper billets, typically 200-300mm in diameter, are unwrought products of refined copper (at least 99.85% copper by weight) used for hot extrusion into copper rods and subsequent wire drawing. They fall under tariff item 7403.13.00 as billets of refined copper, not yet worked after casting.
High Purity Refined Copper Billets
High purity refined copper billets (99.99% Cu) are cylindrical semi-finished products used primarily for extrusion into rods and wires. They are unwrought refined copper in billet form, meeting the definition of refined copper under chapter note 1(a), and are classified under tariff item 7403.13.00.
Oxygen-Free High Conductivity Copper Billets
Oxygen-free high conductivity (OFHC) copper billets feature ultra-low oxygen content (<10 ppm) for superior electrical performance, used for magnet wire. They are refined copper (≥99.95% Cu) in unwrought billet form, classified under tariff item 7403.13.00 as billets of refined copper.
Premium Refined Copper Billets 8-Inch Diameter
Premium refined copper billets of 8-inch (200mm) diameter with a surface free of cracks are used for high-quality rod production in automotive wiring harnesses. These unwrought refined copper billets meet the purity requirements for refined copper and are classified under tariff item 7403.13.00.