C11000 Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) Copper Cathodes
High-purity refined copper cathodes produced via electrolytic refining, containing at least 99.9% copper with minimal oxygen content. Classified under HTS 7403.19.00.00 as unwrought refined copper (other than master alloys), in cathode form suitable for remelting and fabrication into various products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains 5% or more of other elements like silver or tellurium
Products with significant alloying elements exceeding master alloy thresholds move to heading 7405 for master alloys.
If purity exceeds 99.99% copper content
Higher purity refined copper qualifies under the specific 7403.11 subheading for unwrought refined copper over 99.99% pure.
If imported in refined but partially worked billets or bars
Any mechanical working beyond unwrought form shifts classification to Chapter 74 heading 7407 for refined copper bars/rods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain copper purity certificates from accredited labs to confirm refined status and avoid reclassification as master alloys
• Ensure cathode thickness and dimensions meet standard specifications to qualify as unwrought forms
• Declare exact copper content percentage; impurities over certain thresholds may shift to alloy headings
Related Products under HTS 7403.19.00.00
C10100 Oxygen-Free Electronic (OFE) Copper Ingots
Ultra-high purity refined copper ingots with less than 0.0005% oxygen, cast for electronic applications. Falls under HTS 7403.19.00.00 as unwrought refined copper not meeting the highest purity threshold, ideal for remelting into wire or components.
C10200 Oxygen-Free Copper Billets
Refined copper billets with low oxygen content, cast in cylindrical unwrought form for extrusion into tubes or rods. Classified in HTS 7403.19.00.00 as other unwrought refined copper, excluding master alloys of heading 7405.
C12200 Phosphorized Copper Cakes
Refined copper cakes with trace phosphorus (0.015-0.040%) for deoxidation, in flat unwrought slab form. HTS 7403.19.00.00 covers this as other refined unwrought copper, used primarily for welding rod production.
C10300 Oxygen-Free Low Phosphorus Copper Slabs
Refined copper slabs with minimal phosphorus and oxygen for superior conductivity applications. Under HTS 7403.19.00.00 as unwrought refined copper forms other than the highest purity grade.
C11300 Electrolytic Copper Anode Slabs (Refined Grade)
Refined copper anode slabs from electrolytic process, 99.95%+ purity for remelting. HTS 7403.19.00.00 includes these as other unwrought refined copper products.
C11400 Silver-Bearing Refined Copper Ingots
Refined copper ingots with 0.04-0.12% silver for improved properties, still classified as refined copper. HTS 7403.19.00.00 for unwrought refined copper containing minor precious metal traces.