Copper; waste and scrap

HS v2022 Code: 7404

About copper; waste and scrap

HS code 7404 covers copper waste and scrap, which is a crucial input for the copper recycling industry. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, as it allows for the recovery and reuse of valuable copper resources, reducing the need for primary copper production and contributing to a more sustainable supply chain. Copper scrap is an essential feedstock for copper smelters and refiners, who process it into new copper products for use in a wide range of applications, from electrical wiring and plumbing to industrial machinery and consumer electronics.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the copper waste and scrap industry involve the collection, sorting, and processing of various copper-containing materials. This typically includes the dismantling of end-of-life products, the segregation of different copper alloys, and the preparation of the scrap for smelting and refining. Advanced sorting and processing technologies, such as automated sorting systems and shredding equipment, are often employed to improve the efficiency and quality of the recovered copper.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the copper waste and scrap industry are, of course, the copper-containing materials themselves. This can include a wide range of sources, such as 8548 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, 7601 Unwrought aluminium, 7801 Unwrought lead, and various other industrial and consumer products. In addition to the copper scrap, the industry also requires specialized equipment, such as shredders, sorting machines, and smelting furnaces, as well as energy and labor resources to support the collection, processing, and recycling operations.

Production outputs

The main output of the copper waste and scrap industry is refined copper, which can be used as a raw material for the production of a wide range of copper-based products, such as 7407 Copper bars, rods and profiles, 7408 Copper wire, and 7409 Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm. The recovered copper is also an important input for the production of other metal alloys, such as brass and bronze. By recycling copper waste and scrap, the industry helps to reduce the demand for primary copper production, which can be energy-intensive and have a significant environmental impact.

Family tree for copper; waste and scrap

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/74'>74: Copper and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7404'>7404: Copper; waste and scrap</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7401'>7401: Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7402'>7402: Copper; unrefined, copper anodes for electrolytic refining</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7403'>7403: Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7405'>7405: Copper; master alloys</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7406'>7406: Copper; powders and flakes</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7407'>7407: Copper; bars, rods and profiles</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7408'>7408: Copper wire</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7409'>7409: Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7410'>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/v2022/7411'>7411: Copper tubes and pipes</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7412'>7412: Copper; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7413'>7413: Copper; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7415'>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/v2022/7418'>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/v2022/7419'>7419: Copper; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 74</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/740400'>740400: Copper; waste and scrap</a>"]


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