Copper Wire HSN Code 7408 and GST Rate
Bare copper wire of refined copper or copper alloys, and copper scrap.
- HSN code
- 7408
- GST rate
- 18%
- Chapter
- 74: Copper
- Before 22 Sep 2025
- No change
What is the HSN code for copper wire?
Copper Wire falls under HSN 7408, in chapter 74 (Copper).
Bare copper wire is heading 7408 and taxed at 18%. Once it is insulated it becomes an electric conductor of heading 8544, and enamelled winding wire is 854411. Copper and brass scrap are heading 7404.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 740811 | Refined copper wire, cross section above 6 mm |
| 740819 | Other refined copper wire |
| 740821 | Wire of copper zinc base alloys (brass) |
| 740400 | Copper waste and scrap |
GST rate on copper wire
The GST rate on copper wire is 18%.
| GST rate | Within a state | Between states |
|---|---|---|
| 18% | CGST 9% + SGST 9% | IGST 18% |
Compare other goods on the GST rates list.
Which HSN digits to write on your invoice
The number of digits depends on your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year.
| Turnover last year | Digits | Write |
|---|---|---|
| Up to Rs 5 crore | 4 on B2B invoices, optional on B2C | 7408 |
| Above Rs 5 crore | 6 on every invoice | 740811, 740819, 740821 |
| Export or import | 8 on the shipping bill or bill of entry | From the Customs Tariff, chapter 74 |
Sample GST invoice line for copper wire
Here is how a line for copper wire looks on a tax invoice within one state: 100 × kg at Rs 900.00 each, taxed at 18%. The figures are an example, not a market price.
| Item | HSN | Qty | Rate (Rs) | Taxable (Rs) | CGST (Rs) | SGST (Rs) | Total (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Wire | 7408 | 100 × kg | 900.00 | 90,000.00 | 8,100.00 | 8,100.00 | 1,06,200.00 |
Sold to a buyer in another state, the same line carries IGST of Rs 16,200.00 instead of CGST and SGST. Make the full invoice with the GST invoice format: it fills in the tax split, round off and amount in words.
Chapter 74 at a glance
Chapter 74 (Copper) covers: Copper, brass and bronze in all forms and articles of copper.
Related HSN codes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HSN code for copper wire?
Copper Wire falls under HSN 7408: bare copper wire of refined copper or copper alloys, and copper scrap. Common 6 digit codes are 740811 for refined copper wire, cross section above 6 mm and 740819 for other refined copper wire.
What is the GST rate on copper wire?
18%: CGST 9% plus SGST 9% on a sale within a state, or IGST 18% on a sale between states.
How many digits of the copper wire HSN code go on a GST invoice?
If your aggregate turnover in the previous financial year was up to Rs 5 crore, write the 4 digit code 7408 on B2B invoices (optional on B2C invoices). Above Rs 5 crore, write 6 digits, such as 740811, on every invoice. Shipping bills and bills of entry need the full 8 digit code from the Customs Tariff.
Rates checked on 13 October 2026 against the GST rate notifications in force (GST 2.0 from 22 September 2025). Descriptions are in our own words and are a guide, not a ruling: for a disputed or high value item, check the notification or ask your tax adviser.