Customs tariff code 74: COPPER AND ARTICLES THEREOF
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 74 covers COPPER AND ARTICLES THEREOF. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
74 is a chapter in the EU customs tariff. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 74
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
1. Im Sinne des Kapitels 74 gelten als: a) raffiniertes Kupfer: Metall mit einem Kupfergehalt von 99,85 GHT oder mehr (RV E7401A10) oder Metall mit einem Kupfergehalt von 97,5 GHT oder mehr, sofern der Gehalt an jedem anderen Element die in der nachstehenden Tabelle angegebenen Höchstgrenzen nicht überschreitet (RV E7401A20): Andere Elemente Element Höchstgrenze in GHT Ag Silber 0,25 As Arsen 0,5 Cd Cadmium 1,3 Cr Chrom 1,4 Mg Magnesium 0,8 Pb Blei 1,5 S Schwefel 0,7 Sn Zinn 0,8 Te Tellur 0,8 Zn Zink 1 Zr Zirconium 0,3 Andere Elemente (1), je 0,3 b) Kupferlegierungen: metallische Stoffe, ausgenommen nicht raffiniertes Kupfer, in denen Kupfer gegenüber jedem der anderen Elemente gewichtsmäßig vorherrscht, sofern 1) der Gehalt an mindestens einem dieser anderen Elemente die in der vorstehenden Tabelle angegebene Höchstgrenze überschreitet (RV E7401B10) oder 2) der Gesamtgehalt an diesen an …
1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
- 7401Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper)
- 7402Unrefined copper; copper anodes for electrolytic refining
- 7403Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought
- 7404Copper waste and scrap
- 7405Master alloys of copper
- 7406Copper powders and flakes
- 7407Copper bars, rods and profiles
- 7408Copper wire
- 7409Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm
- 7410Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0,15 mm
- 7411Copper tubes and pipes
- 7412Copper tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)
- 7413Stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, of copper, not electrically insulated
- 7415Nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (other than those of heading 8305) and similar articles, of copper or of iron or steel with heads of copper; screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of copper
- 7418Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of copper; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of copper; sanitary ware and parts thereof, of copper
- 7419Other articles of copper
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 74 cover?
Code 74 covers COPPER AND ARTICLES THEREOF. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 74?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 74. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 74 have?
74 has two digits and identifies a Harmonised System chapter. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Is there binding tariff information for 74?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 74. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 74 change?
74 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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