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HS 74.05 Heading · Base Metals & Articles

Copper; master alloys

HS heading 74.05 covers Copper; master alloys. Within Chapter 74 it splits into 1 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.

India exports 2024
$4M
Share of Chapter 74
0.2%
Rank in its chapter
#14 of 16

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 74.05 covers copper master alloys. India supplies copper master alloys used to adjust composition in foundry and alloying operations, a specialised input to its metals industry.

How to read this code

74.05 is the four-digit HS heading for copper. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many base metals & articles lines — check our import guides for your market.

Subheadings under HS 74.05

The Harmonised System breaks Copper; master alloys into these 1 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.

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Top destinations for Chapter 74 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 Saudi Arabia $538.3M
#2 China $398.5M
#3 USA $329.4M
#4 Malaysia $88.6M
#5 United Arab Emirates $81M

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

More codes in Copper and articles thereof

Jump to the other headings classified under 74 — hover a code for its description.

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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