What HS code 7408.21 covers
HS code 7408.21 classifies copper; wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass). It is a subheading of heading 7408 (Copper wire), in chapter 74 (Copper and articles thereof), section XV of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 7408.21
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 7408
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 7408.21.
- 7408.11 Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm
- 7408.19 Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less
- 7408.22 Copper; wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)
- 7408.29 Copper; wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys)
Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 7408.21 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.