Copper wire
HS v2017 Code: 7408
About copper wire
HS code 7408 covers copper wire, a critical component in a wide range of industries. Copper wire is essential for electrical transmission and distribution, serving as a key input for 8501 Electric motors and generators, 8544 Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, and 8536 Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, among others. The global copper wire market is a significant contributor to the broader economy, enabling the functioning of modern electrical infrastructure and electronic devices.
Production process
Copper wire is produced through a series of manufacturing processes. The primary raw material, copper, is first melted and cast into billets or rods. These are then drawn through a series of dies to reduce the diameter and increase the length, creating the desired wire thickness. Annealing may be performed at various stages to soften the wire and improve its ductility. Finally, the wire is spooled or coiled for distribution and further processing.
Production inputs
The main inputs for the copper wire industry include refined copper, drawing dies, and specialized wire-drawing equipment. Copper is the primary raw material, sourced from mining and smelting operations. The drawing dies used to shape the wire are made from tungsten carbide or other durable materials. Wire-drawing machines, which apply tension and reduce the wire diameter, are essential capital equipment for this industry.
Production outputs
The primary output of the copper wire industry is, of course, copper wire itself. This wire is then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 8501 Electric motors and generators, 8544 Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, and 8536 Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits. Copper wire is a critical component in the manufacture of electrical and electronic products, as well as in the construction of power transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Family tree for copper wire
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/74'>74: Copper and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7408'>7408: Copper wire</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7401'>7401: Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7402'>7402: Copper; unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7403'>7403: Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7404'>7404: Copper; waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7405'>7405: Copper; master alloys</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7406'>7406: Copper; powders and flakes</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7407'>7407: Copper; bars, rods and profiles</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7409'>7409: Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7410'>7410: Copper foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.15mm</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7411'>7411: Copper tubes and pipes</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7412'>7412: Copper; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7413'>7413: Copper; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7415'>7415: Copper, nails, tacks, drawing pins, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of copper or iron or steel with heads of copper; screws bolts, nuts, screws hooks, rivets, cotters, washers</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7418'>7418: Copper; table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof; pot scourers, scouring, polishing pads, gloves and the like; sanitary ware and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7419'>7419: Copper; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 74</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/740811'>740811: Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6mm</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/740819'>740819: Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension is 6mm or less</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/740821'>740821: Copper; wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/740822'>740822: Copper; wire, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/740829'>740829: Copper; wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys)</a>"]
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