Copper Cathode (Off-cuts and Scrap)

Typical applications

• Copper wire-rod and semi-finished product mills

Technical specification (indicative)

HS note: The correct subheading depends on whether the material is refined cathode or scrap — confirm before quoting.

The 6-digit HS subheading is internationally harmonised; confirm the full national tariff line with your customs broker.

Grade definition — no standard code

Cathode is a refined product, so no scrap specification applies. Refined cathode is normally sold against an exchange or ASTM/EN standard and brand, with a certificate of analysis.

Source: Not a scrap grade — refined copper is traded to standards such as LME Grade A / ASTM B115. Summarised in our own words; the published standard prevails.

Packaging and container loading

Estimated loading quantities — subject to the material's packing density, the actual container payload and applicable transport weight limits.

Inspection and quality verification

Grade, weight and contamination are checked before loading by visual inspection. Where the contract specifies it, an independent pre-shipment inspection (for example by SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek) and laboratory analysis — electrolytic assay for copper, XRF/OES analysis for alloys — can be agreed. Loading photographs and weighbridge tickets are normally part of the shipping documents. The inspection agency, sampling method and acceptance criteria are fixed in the contract.

Import compliance

Imports of metal scrap are regulated in many countries (import licences, pre-shipment inspection certificates, radiation checks). Buyers are responsible for confirming that the grade may be imported at the destination before contracting.