What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 74081190?

HSN code 74081190 (Copper Wire) attracts 18% IGST under Schedule II of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 74081190?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 74081190 is 5%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 74081190 cover?

HSN code 74081190 covers Copper Wire. It sits under Chapter 74 – Copper and articles thereof, in Section XV – BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 74081190?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 74081190 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Copper Wire HSN Code 7408

Q: What is the HSN code for Copper Wire?

The HSN code for Copper Wire is 74081190, classified under Chapter 74 – Copper and articles thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for copper wire?

Refined copper wire of large cross-section falls under sub-heading 740811 — copper-weld wire under 74081110 and other under 74081190, within heading 7408.

18% IGSTSchedule II

Copper wire is classified under HSN heading 7408. Copper-weld wire and other refined-copper wire each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

7408

Primary code

74081190

GST / IGST

18%

Customs duty (BCD)

Copper Wire HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 7408 (copper wire). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
74081110	Copper weld wire	18%	5%
74081190	Other	18%	5%

FTA preferential rates: 3 partner agreement(s) listed for 74081190; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 3 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for copper wire?

The HSN code for copper wire is 7408 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for copper wire the most common is 74081190, which attracts 18% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How copper wire is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for copper wire narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 742-digitCopper and articles thereof
74084-digit headingCOPPER WIRE
7408116-digit subheadingOf which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 6 mm :
740811908-digit tariff itemOther

Section XV — BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL

GST on copper wire

Copper Wire (HSN 7408) attracts 18% GST under GST Schedule II. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 9% CGST + 9% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 18% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 74081190 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported copper wire

When copper wire (HSN 74081190) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 5%, AIDC 5%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹24.8145. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

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Conclusion

The HSN code for copper wire is 7408 at the heading level, with 74081190 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (18% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.