Switzerland HS Code

HS Code 740940: Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm : Of coppernickel base alloys (cupronickel) or coppernickelzinc base alloys (nickel silver) in Switzerland

Q: Is HS code 740940 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 740940 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Switzerland extends it under Tares / HS-CH.

Q: What system does Switzerland use to classify HS code 740940?

Switzerland classifies products under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH; locally Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), which extends HS codes to 8 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 740940 in Switzerland?

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What is HS Code 740940 in Switzerland

Under Switzerland's Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)), HS Code 740940 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm : Of coppernickel base alloys (cupronickel) or coppernickelzinc base alloys (nickel silver). This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Switzerland extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 740940 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 74: Copper and articles thereof, Heading 7409: Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm.

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Classification Path of HS Code 740940 in Switzerland

Section XV

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

Chapter 74

Copper and articles thereof

HS Code 7409

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm

HS Code 740940

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm : Of coppernickel base alloys (cupronickel) or coppernickelzinc base alloys (nickel silver)

HS Code 74094020

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm: of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver): further worked or surface-treated

HS Code 74094010

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm: of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver): not further worked than rolled, drawn or extruded

Switzerland Tariff Classification: Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

In Switzerland, HS 740940 is classified under the Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Tares — Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares / HS-CH)

Local name Schweizer Zolltarif (Tares)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.bazg.admin.ch/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 7409

Top Switzerland import Product Under HS Code 7409

1 740911: Of refined copper : In coils $110.3M 2 740921: Of copperzinc base alloys (brass) : In coils $68.9M 3 740919: Of refined copper : Other $17.0M

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Top Switzerland export Product Under HS Code 7409

1 740931: Of coppertin base alloys (bronze) : In coils $9.1M 2 740990: Of other copper alloys $4.9M 3 740921: Of copperzinc base alloys (brass) : In coils $3.0M

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Related HS Code to Switzerland Cupro-Nickel Plates and Sheets (740940)

HS Code 74094010

HS Code 74094020

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm: of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver): further worked or surface-treated

HS Code 740911

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm : Of refined copper : In coils

HS Code 740919

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm : Of refined copper : Other

HS Code 740921

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm : Of copperzinc base alloys (brass) : In coils

HS Code 740929

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm : Of copperzinc base alloys (brass) : Other

HS Code 740931

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm : Of coppertin base alloys (bronze) : In coils

HS Code 740939

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm : Of coppertin base alloys (bronze) : Other

HS Code 740990

Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm : Of other copper alloys

HS Code 740100

Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 740940 in Switzerland?

HS code 740940 covers Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0,15 mm : Of coppernickel base alloys (cupronickel) or coppernickelzinc base alloys (nickel silver) in Switzerland. It sits in Chapter 74 (Copper and articles thereof), Heading 7409 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Tares / HS-CH.

Is HS code 740940 the same across all countries?

What system does Switzerland use to classify HS code 740940?

Where can I officially look up HS code 740940 in Switzerland?