Copper from 🇲🇽 Mexico: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for copper imported from Mexico. Total 2025 imports: $1.2B.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Copper — Duty Rates
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Search Copper HTS codesTop Copper Imports from Mexico (2025)
| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 740400 | COPPER WASTE AND SCRAP | $346M | $3M |
| 740311 | REFINED COPPER CATHODES AND SECTIONS OF CATHODES | $343M | $4K |
| 740811 | WIRE OF REFINED COPPER, WITH A MAXIMUM CROSS SECTIONAL DIMENSION OVER 6 MM (.23 IN.) | $89M | $7K |
| 741110 | TUBES AND PIPES OF REFINED COPPER | $61M | $12M |
| 283325 | COPPER SULFATE | $60M | $0 |
| 740729 | BARS, RODS AND PROFILES OF COPPER ALLOYS, NESOI | $51M | $10M |
| 741220 | TUBE OR PIPE FITTINGS OF COPPER ALLOYS | $39M | $5M |
| 740919 | PLATES, SHEETS AND STRIP OF REFINED COPPER, OVER 0.15 MM THICK, NOT IN COILS | $28M | $776K |
| 741122 | TUBES AND PIPES OF COPPER-NICKEL BASE ALLOYS (CUPRO-NICKEL) OR COPPER-NICKEL-ZINC BASE ALLOYS (NICKEL-SILVER) | $27M | $2M |
| 740710 | BARS, RODS AND PROFILES OF REFINED COPPER | $26M | $3M |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US duty rate on copper?
Most copper products have low or zero base duty rates. Refined copper (HTS 7403) enters duty-free. Copper wire (HTS 7408) has rates of 0-3%, and copper tubes (HTS 7411) have rates of 0-3%.
Is copper subject to Section 232 tariffs?
Copper is not currently subject to Section 232 tariffs, though investigations have been initiated. The main tariff concerns for copper are potential Section 301 tariffs on Chinese copper products.
Which countries supply the most copper to the US?
Chile is the largest supplier of copper to the US, followed by Canada, Mexico, and Peru. Most refined copper enters duty-free regardless of origin.
What tariffs apply to copper from Mexico?
Copper imported from Mexico are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for copper from Mexico?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
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