HS Code 7413
Stranded Copper Wire and Cables
HS code 7413 covers non-insulated stranded copper wire, cables, and plaited bands used for grounding, lightning protection, and industrial bracing.
4-digit Section XVFCL
HS Code 7413 — Stranded Copper Wire and Cables
This code covers copper wire that has been twisted or braided into ropes, cables, or plaited bands. Importantly, these items must NOT be electrically insulated.
What's included
- Braided copper earthing straps
- Stranded bare copper cable
- Plaited copper bands
- Non-insulated copper wire rope
What's excluded
- Insulated electrical cables → use
8544(Any cable with plastic, rubber, or enamel insulation belongs in Chapter 85.)
Common examples
- Bare copper grounding cable
- Braided copper connector for machinery
- Flexible copper earth braid
- Lightning conductor cable
Frequently asked questions
Why is this not in electrical equipment (Chapter 85)?
Customs distinguishes between materials (Chapter 74) and electrical components (Chapter 85). Without insulation, a cable is treated as a metal product.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6%
- Documentation: Specify cross-sectional area and strand count in shipping documents.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Turkey, Germany, India
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia
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Key takeaway
Covers heavy-duty, multi-strand copper cables used for mechanical or grounding purposes, never for insulated electrical transmission.
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