Freeport-McMoRan Copper Cathodes from China

US-produced electrolytic copper cathodes from Freeport-McMoRan operations, primarily from Arizona mines. These high-quality cathodes feed domestic rod and tube producers. Still classified under HTS 7403.11.00.00 when imported (e.g., re-import after processing).

Duty Rate — China → United States

26%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

US-origin goods re-imported qualify for duty drawback; file prior notice and manufacturing records

Cathodes over 12mm thick may face different handling; confirm gauge specifications