HTS 7408.11.60 · Steel, aluminum and copper
Import duty on copper wire from Germany
Copper wire imported from Germany under HTS 7408.11.60 pay a total duty rate of about 53% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 3%, plus Section 232 — steel, aluminum and copper (9903.82.02) at 50%. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.
Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 7408.11.60.00, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) | 7408.11.60.00 | 3% | $300.00 |
| Section 232 — steel, aluminum and copper on note 16(c)(v) | 9903.82.02 | 50% | $5,000.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) Doesn't stack with Section 232 — steel, aluminum and copper (9903.82.02), which this entry already pays. | 9903.05.90 | Excluded | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee 19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027 | 0.3464% | $34.64 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee 19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments | 0.125% | $12.50 | |
| Total duty and fees | $5,347.14 | ||
Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on copper wire from Germany?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to copper wire from Germany?
- 9903.82.02: Section 232 — steel, aluminum and copper, 50%
Are there exemptions for copper wire from Germany?
- Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) does not apply here (9903.05.90): Doesn't stack with Section 232 — steel, aluminum and copper (9903.82.02), which this entry already pays.
- 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
- 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
Do copper wire need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on copper wire from Germany?
Copper wire from other countries
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See the full HTS heading: HTS 7408.