Electrolytic Tough Pitch Copper Billets
Electrolytic tough pitch (ETP) copper billets are refined copper with 99.9% copper content and controlled oxygen, cast into billet form for wire rod production. They are unwrought refined copper products classified as billets under tariff item 7403.13.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the copper purity is below 99.85% and fails refined copper limits
Lower purity copper is classified as copper alloy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the oxygen content and copper purity with a certificate of analysis to confirm classification as refined copper
• Ensure the billets are not further worked (e.g
• machined or drilled) to qualify as unwrought
• Report the net weight in kilograms on customs documents
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 copper products intended for hot extrusion into rods and subsequent wire drawing. They meet the definition of refined copper under Chapter 74 note 1(a) and are classified as billets under tariff item 7403.13.00.
High Purity Refined Copper Billets
High purity refined copper billets (99.99% Cu) are cylindrical semi-finished products used for extrusion into rods and wires. They are unwrought refined copper in billet form, meeting the purity requirements of Chapter 74 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 have ultra-low oxygen content (<10 ppm) and high copper purity, making them suitable for magnet wire production. They are unwrought refined copper billets classified under tariff item 7403.13.00.
Premium Refined Copper Billets 8-Inch Diameter
Premium refined copper billets, 8 inches (200mm) in diameter, are unwrought refined copper with a surface free of cracks, used for high-quality rod production in automotive wiring. They meet refined copper purity standards and are classified as billets under tariff item 7403.13.00.