Export HS Code 74040021 (Of copper alloys: Empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes) to Germany

HS Code Details

Code	74040021
Description	Of copper alloys: Empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes
Chapter	74
Section	XV — Base Metals
Parent Code	740400 — Copper waste and scrap
Duty Rate	Refer to destination country’s tariff schedule

🇩🇪 Germany

Capital	Berlin
Currency	Euro
Region	Western Europe
India Export Rank	#8
Trade Agreement	No preferential agreement

Trade Snapshot

India exported $1.6M of Copper waste and scrap to Germany in FY 2024-2025 — -41.7% YoY.

Trade data shown for parent category HS 740400

Exporting Of copper alloys: Empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes to Germany

Exporting of copper alloys: empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes (HS Code 74040021) from India to Germany requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Germany's import requirements including proper classification under HS 74040021, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.

For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 74040021 which provides the most specific product classification under India's customs tariff.

Documentation Required

Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice with buyer/seller details, product description, quantity, price, and Incoterms.

Packing List

Itemized list of contents, weights, dimensions, and package markings for each shipment unit.

Bill of Lading / Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment.

Certificate of Origin

Certifies that goods originate from India. Required for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements.

Shipping Bill

Filed with Indian Customs for export clearance. Generated through ICEGATE.

Letter of Credit / Bank Documents

Payment guarantee instrument. Commonly used for first-time trade partners.

Insurance Certificate

Proof of marine/cargo insurance covering the shipment against loss or damage.

Other Indian Exports to Germany

Top product categories exported from India to Germany

300490$330.1M

Other:

850300$291.2M

Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading 8501 or 8502

Not decaffeinated:

Covering the ankle:

Other:

Microtomes; parts and accessories:

840999$74.8M

Other

640610$72.0M

Uppers and parts thereof other than stiffeners:

Related Tariff Lines to Germany

Other 8-digit codes under HS 740400 with export guides for Germany

74040011

Of copper: Empty or discharged cartridges of all bores and sizes

74040012

Of copper: Copper scrap, namely the following: Copper wire scrap covered by ISRI code words ‘Barley’, ‘Berry’ and ‘Birch’; Heavy copper scrap covered by ISRI code word ‘Candy’; Unalloyed copper scrap covered by ISRI code word ‘Cliff’; Copper wire nodules scrap cover

74040019

Of copper: Other

74040022

Of copper alloys: Brass scrap, namely the following: Refinery brass scrap covered by ISRI code word ‘Drink’; Composition of Red brass scrap covered by ISRI code word ‘Ebony’; Red brass composition turnings scrap covered by ISRI code word ‘Enerv’; Genuine babbit-lined brass

74040023

condenser tubes covered by ISRI code word ‘Pales’; Aluminium brass condenser tubes covered by ISRI code word ‘Pallu’; Manganese bronze solids covered by ISRI code word ‘Parch’: Nickel silver scrap namely the following: mixed new nickel silver clippings covered by ISRI code ‘Maize’, new nickel silver clippings covered by ISRI code ‘Major’ new segregated nickel silver clippings covered by ISRI code ''Malar'' old nickel silver clippi

74040029

condenser tubes covered by ISRI code word ‘Pales’; Aluminium brass condenser tubes covered by ISRI code word ‘Pallu’; Manganese bronze solids covered by ISRI code word ‘Parch’: Other