Copper waste and scrap (HS 740400)
Copper waste and scrap (HS 740400) has 6,304 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Copper waste and scrap is AURUBIS OLEN NV, with 246 shipments, followed by ELVALHALCOR S A and ST IMPORTACOES LTDA. The leading supplier is KATAMAN METALS LLC, with 245 shipments, followed by OLYMPIC METALS LLC and AMI TRADE USA INC. Goods originate mainly from MEXICO and CANADA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Copper waste and scrap (HS 740400), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES INC → AURUBIS OLEN NV with 139 shipments, followed by KATAMAN METALS LLC → ST IMPORTACOES LTDA (67) and OLYMPIC METALS LLC → ELVALHALCOR S A (62).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AURUBIS OLEN NV | 246 |
| ELVALHALCOR S A | 180 |
| ST IMPORTACOES LTDA | 148 |
| AMI TRADE USA INC | 142 |
| OLYMPIC METALS LLC | 128 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| KATAMAN METALS LLC | 245 |
| OLYMPIC METALS LLC | 242 |
| AMI TRADE USA INC | 199 |
| SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES INC | 177 |
| ABC RECYCLING LTD | 174 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| MEXICO | 1,986 |
| CANADA | 1,221 |
| CHINA | 478 |
| BAHAMAS | 381 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 344 |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 315 |
| HONDURAS | 177 |
| COSTA RICA | 170 |
| VENEZUELA | 99 |
| COLUMBIA | 73 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,758 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 765 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 600 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 489 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 419 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 263 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 246 |
| MOBILE, AL | 227 |
| MIAMI, FL | 214 |
| JACKSONVILLE, FL | 185 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 740400 — Copper waste and scrap. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Copper waste and scrap
Who imports Copper waste and scrap (HS 740400)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Copper waste and scrap include AURUBIS OLEN NV, ELVALHALCOR S A, ST IMPORTACOES LTDA, AMI TRADE USA INC, and OLYMPIC METALS LLC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Copper waste and scrap?
AURUBIS OLEN NV is the largest U.S. importer of Copper waste and scrap (HS 740400), with 246 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Copper waste and scrap?
Leading suppliers shipping Copper waste and scrap (HS 740400) to the U.S. include KATAMAN METALS LLC, OLYMPIC METALS LLC, AMI TRADE USA INC, SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES INC, and ABC RECYCLING LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Copper waste and scrap are there?
ImportDoor has 6,304 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 740400, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 2026.
Where is Copper waste and scrap imported from?
Copper waste and scrap is imported into the U.S. primarily from MEXICO, CANADA, and CHINA.
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