Cathodes and sections of cathodes (HS 740311)
Cathodes and sections of cathodes (HS 740311) has 5,500 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Cathodes and sections of cathodes is SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, with 1,048 shipments, followed by CHARTER BROKERAGE LLC and GEO WM RUEFF INC. The leading supplier is CORPORACION NACIONAL DEL COBRE, with 829 shipments, followed by CORPORACION NACIONAL DEL COBRE DE C and MINERA ESCONDIDA LIMITADA. Goods originate mainly from CHILE and CHINA, arriving primarily at PANAMA CITY, FL. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/740311-cathodes-and-sections-of-cathodes
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Cathodes and sections of cathodes (HS 740311), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is CORPORACION NACIONAL DEL COBRE → SOUTHWIRE COMPANY with 621 shipments, followed by CORPORACION NACIONAL DEL COBRE DE C → SOUTHWIRE COMPANY (187) and MERCURIA ENERGY TRADE SA → SOCIETE GENERALE (89).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SOUTHWIRE COMPANY | 1,048 |
| CHARTER BROKERAGE LLC | 709 |
| GEO WM RUEFF INC | 258 |
| AMROD CORP | 217 |
| DARLENE JOHNSON IMPORT MANAGER D J POWERS COMPANY INC | 181 |
| AN DERINGER INC | 152 |
| TRAFIGURA TRADE LLC | 123 |
| GT COMMODITIES LLC | 110 |
| IXM TRADE LLC | 104 |
| MERCURIA ENERGY AMERICA LLC | 103 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CORPORACION NACIONAL DEL COBRE | 829 |
| CORPORACION NACIONAL DEL COBRE DE C | 333 |
| MINERA ESCONDIDA LIMITADA | 319 |
| MERCURIA ENERGY TRADE SA | 242 |
| SOCIEDAD CONTRACTUAL MINERA EL ABRA | 241 |
| COMPANIA MINERA ZALDIVAR SPA | 229 |
| TRAFIGURA SERVICES SOUTH AFRICA 3RD | 229 |
| TRAFIGURA PTE LTD | 201 |
| MINERA ANTUCOYA | 197 |
| SOUTHERN PERU COPPER CORP | 190 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHILE | 2,640 |
| CHINA | 1,249 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 451 |
| PERU | 278 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 92 |
| ANGOLA | 68 |
| TANZANIA | 67 |
| COLUMBIA | 45 |
| LAO | 45 |
| COSTA RICA | 44 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PANAMA CITY, FL | 2,271 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 1,269 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 429 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 427 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 367 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 220 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 148 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 96 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 82 |
| NEW HAVEN, CT | 43 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 740311 — Cathodes and sections of cathodes. 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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More products under HS 7403
Other six-digit codes in HS 7403: Refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought (other than master alloys of heading 7405), with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Refined copper, wire bars (740312) | 8,752 |
| Copper-tin base alloys (bronze) (740322) | 6,545 |
| Refined copper, billets (740313) | 2,470 |
| Copper-zinc base alloys (brass) (740321) | 1,712 |
| Copper alloys, other copper alloys (740329) | 213 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Cathodes and sections of cathodes
Who imports Cathodes and sections of cathodes (HS 740311)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Cathodes and sections of cathodes include SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, CHARTER BROKERAGE LLC, GEO WM RUEFF INC, AMROD CORP, and DARLENE JOHNSON IMPORT MANAGER D J POWERS COMPANY INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Cathodes and sections of cathodes?
SOUTHWIRE COMPANY is the largest U.S. importer of Cathodes and sections of cathodes (HS 740311), with 1,048 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Cathodes and sections of cathodes?
Leading suppliers shipping Cathodes and sections of cathodes (HS 740311) to the U.S. include CORPORACION NACIONAL DEL COBRE, CORPORACION NACIONAL DEL COBRE DE C, MINERA ESCONDIDA LIMITADA, MERCURIA ENERGY TRADE SA, and SOCIEDAD CONTRACTUAL MINERA EL ABRA.
How many U.S. shipments of Cathodes and sections of cathodes are there?
ImportDoor has 5,500 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 740311, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Cathodes and sections of cathodes imported from?
Cathodes and sections of cathodes is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHILE, CHINA, and SOUTH AFRICA.
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