Sourcing copper sputtering targets from China
Copper sputtering targets classified under heading 7419 carry 0% UK duty from China across the supplied lines, with no listed trade remedies. Confirm the code for the supplied form and assess UK REACH registration before importing a substance for the first time. Cambridge China Bridge sources copper sputtering targets.
0% duty under heading 7419
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 September 2026, heading 7419 covers other articles of copper. All supplied lines carry 0% duty for goods from China. The supplied record lists no anti-dumping or countervailing duties, suspensions or attached import controls.
For a machined copper target, the other-articles line is a classification candidate. The table also shows conditional alternatives for unworked blanks and hand-made goods; these are not interchangeable descriptions of a finished target. Confirm the supplied construction, manufacturing process and commodity code with your customs broker before ordering.
Customs classification does not settle the chemical-regulation assessment. HSE says a business importing a substance it has not previously imported must consider whether UK REACH registration is required. Establish the position for the target material before shipment. See import duty and VAT for the tax calculation.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other copper articles: candidate for machined sputtering targets | 7419 80 90 98 | 0% | None |
| Cast or forged copper target blanks, not further worked, other than hand-made | 7419 20 00 90 | 0% | None |
| Other hand-made copper articles: only where the target meets this description | 7419 80 90 10 | 0% | None |
| Hand-made cast or forged copper target blanks, not further worked | 7419 20 00 10 | 0% | None |
Specify purity, cathode fit and backing bonds
Specify copper purity and individual impurity limits, including oxygen, rather than accepting a purity label alone. Request batch-linked chemical analysis, the analytical method and reporting limits. Agree grain structure and material condition where they affect your deposition process.
Send the cathode drawing with target diameter or length, thickness, flatness, mounting features and surface finish. State whether you want a bare target or a bonded assembly. For bonded targets, specify backing material, bond material, acceptable voids, operating conditions and the agreed bond inspection method.
Agree clean handling, individual protective packing and a sample trial in your own chamber. Compare material-specific requirements with the tantalum sputtering targets guide. Where UK REACH duties apply to the substance, safe-use information and risk management measures must be communicated to users.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 20 machined copper sputtering targets under 7419 80 90 98, invoiced at £20,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £20,800. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £20,800, so it is £4,160. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Material: match target and packing identifiers to the batch analysis; check copper purity, oxygen and agreed impurities.
Fit: measure thickness, flatness, mounting features and the dimensions needed to seat the target in the cathode.
Bond: review the agreed bond inspection results and check backing condition, distortion and visible separation.
Surface and packing: inspect for scratches, burrs, oxidation and contamination before clean handling and storage. Use the quality inspection guide to agree inspection scope.
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What goes wrong
A headline purity claim can conceal an unsuitable impurity profile or analysis that cannot be traced to the delivered batch. A target can match its nominal diameter yet fail to seat because its thickness, edge profile or flatness differs from the cathode drawing.
Bond voids, distortion and contamination can undermine cooling or deposition performance. Agree acceptance criteria before production and trial the sample under your intended conditions. Keep receipt records so a failed run can be traced to the target batch and assembly.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on copper sputtering targets from China?
The supplied heading 7419 record shows 0% duty across all lines and no trade remedies. Confirm the exact code for your finished target or blank.
Which commodity code should I use for a machined copper target?
7419 80 90 98 is a candidate within the supplied heading. Give your broker the drawing, composition, manufacturing process and details of any backing assembly before confirming it.
What purity evidence should the supplier provide?
Ask for batch-linked chemical analysis showing copper content, oxygen and agreed impurities, with the analytical method and reporting limits.
Does UK REACH matter for copper sputtering targets?
Assess the supplied material and your importing role. HSE says first-time importers of a particular substance must consider whether UK REACH registration is required.