7409.19 - Other:

This category, HTS 7409.19, encompasses plates, sheets, and strip of refined copper that exceed 0.15 mm in thickness and are not presented in coils. These are typically flat or rolled copper products used in a wide array of industrial and manufacturing applications, where their form factor is critical for subsequent processing or direct use.

Distinguishing HTS 7409.19 from its sibling, HTS 7409.11, is crucial. While both fall under "Copper plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm: Of refined copper:", HTS 7409.11 specifically includes products that are wound into coils for ease of transport and handling. Therefore, HTS 7409.19 covers the same material and thickness criteria but for those presented as flat, uncoiled sheets or plates.

The subcategories within HTS 7409.19 further refine the classification based on specific thickness dimensions. The first subdivision is for products with a thickness of 5 mm or more, representing relatively substantial copper sheeting. The second subdivision addresses those with a thickness of less than 5 mm, providing a distinction for thinner, yet still substantial, plates, sheets, and strip. This granular breakdown is essential for accurate duty assessment and trade statistics.