Australia HS Code

HS Code 74040000: Waste and scrap, of copper (excl. ingots or other similar unwrought shapes, of remelted copper waste and scrap, ashes and residues containing copper, and waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators) in Australia

Q: Is HS code 74040000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 74040000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Australia under HS-AU / AHECC and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Australia use to classify HS code 74040000?

Australia classifies products under the Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC; locally Working Tariff), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 74040000 in Australia?

The official source is https://www.abf.gov.au/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 74040000 in Australia

Under Australia's Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (Working Tariff), HS Code 74040000 is classified as Waste and scrap, of copper (excl. ingots or other similar unwrought shapes, of remelted copper waste and scrap, ashes and residues containing copper, and waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators). Australia's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 10 digits with national subdivisions. 74040000 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 74: Copper and articles thereof, Heading 7404: Copper waste and scrap.

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Classification Path of HS Code 74040000 in Australia

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 74

Copper and articles thereof

HS Code 7404

Copper waste and scrap

HS Code 74040000

Waste and scrap, of copper (excl. ingots or other similar unwrought shapes, of remelted copper waste and scrap, ashes and residues containing copper, and waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators)

Australia Tariff Classification: Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC)

In Australia, HS 74040000 is classified under the Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (Working Tariff) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC)

Local name Working Tariff

Digits 10

Official source https://www.abf.gov.au/

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Top Australia import Product Under HS Code 7404

1 740400: Copper waste and scrap $10.5M

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1 740400: Copper waste and scrap $809.4M

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Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought : Copper alloys : Coppertin base alloys (bronze)

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74040000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 74040000 in Australia?

HS code 74040000 covers Waste and scrap, of copper (excl. ingots or other similar unwrought shapes, of remelted copper waste and scrap, ashes and residues containing copper, and waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators) in Australia. It sits in Chapter 74 (Copper and articles thereof), Heading 7404 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-AU / AHECC.

Is HS code 74040000 the same across all countries?

What system does Australia use to classify HS code 74040000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 74040000 in Australia?