7419.20.00 - Cast, molded, stamped or forged, but not further worked

This HTS category, 7419.20.00, encompasses articles of copper that have undergone specific manufacturing processes such as casting, molding, stamping, or forging, but have not been subjected to further working beyond these initial shaping stages. This means the articles are presented in their basic formed state, without subsequent cutting, machining, polishing, or assembly into more complex finished goods. Examples might include copper blanks, rough castings, or stamped copper shapes intended for further processing by the importer.

At the same level, sibling category 7419.80, titled "Other," serves as a residual category for copper articles not specifically classified elsewhere within Chapter 74. Therefore, articles classified under 7419.20.00 are distinguished by the specific forming methods used and the absence of further significant working, differentiating them from potentially more finished or differently processed copper articles that would fall under the broader "Other" category.

Within this category, two subcategories exist to further refine the classification: 7419.20.00.10 for "Brass plumbing goods, not elsewhere specified or included," and 7419.20.00.50 for "Other." The existence of a specific subheading for brass plumbing goods indicates a recognition of particular import volumes and the need for more granular tracking of these items, even within the scope of unworked cast, molded, stamped, or forged copper articles. The "Other" subheading serves as a catch-all for any remaining articles meeting the criteria of 7419.20.00 that are not specifically identified as brass plumbing goods.