7403.11.00.00 - Cathodes and sections of cathodes

This HTS category, 7403.11.00.00, specifically encompasses cathodes and sections of cathodes made from refined copper. These are typically produced through electrolytic refining and are characterized by their high purity. Cathodes are often in the form of large sheets or plates that serve as the starting material for further copper processing, such as casting into other shapes or alloying. Sections of cathodes refer to portions of these larger sheets that have been cut or broken.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 7403.12.00.00 covers wire bars, 7403.13.00.00 includes billets, and 7403.19.00.00 captures other unwrought refined copper and alloys, this category is solely dedicated to the specific forms of cathodes. Wire bars and billets are generally cast into shapes intended for subsequent drawing into wire or extrusion/rolling into bars and other semi-finished products, respectively. This category focuses on the unworked electrolytic product in its cathode form.

As a leaf node, 7403.11.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on the precise identification of the goods as either complete cathodes or distinct sections thereof, composed of refined copper. The primary determining factor is the form and the electrolytic refinement process, differentiating it from other unwrought forms of refined copper.