HS Code 74.07 – Copper; bars, rods and profiles

HS code 7407 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Copper; bars, rods and profiles. HS heading 7407 encompasses "Copper; bars, rods and profiles." This classification is vital for distinguishing semi-finished copper products characterized by their solid, uniform cross-sections. Bars and rods are typically solid products of constant cross-section throughout their length, obtained by rolling, extruding, drawing, or forging, and may be coiled or cut to length. Profiles, on the other hand, are products of uniform cross-section throughout their length, other than those falling under bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes, or pipes. The scope explicitly excludes copper wire (7408) and flat-rolled products like plates, sheets, and strip (7409). Key sub-categories often relate to the specific alloy (e.g., brass, bronze if copper predominates), shape (round, square, hexagonal, specialized profiles), and manufacturing method. Accurate classification under 7407 is crucial for trade compliance, affecting duty rates, trade statistics, and adherence to product-specific regulations. These products serve as fundamental inputs for a wide range of industries including electrical, construction, automotive, and machinery manufacturing. Historically, the demand for copper bars, rods, and profiles has mirrored industrial growth, particularly in infrastructure and power transmission. This heading fits within Chapter 74 as a key intermediate form of copper, representing a significant step in processing unwrought copper into more usable shapes for various applications.

Electrolytic copper bars, drawn copper rods, extruded copper profiles, copper busbars for electrical panels, earthing rods, commutator bars, welding rods (uncoated), architectural copper profiles, specific cross-section copper rods for machining, hexagonal copper bars, square copper rods, rectangular copper bars, copper profiles for heat sinks, copper rods for fasteners, hollow copper bars (if solid cross-section), brass bars (if copper predominant), bronze rods (if copper predominant), tellurium copper rods, oxygen-free copper bars, phosphorus deoxidized copper rods, copper alloy profiles for plumbing, copper profiles for solar panels, copper profiles for switchgear, copper rods for forging, copper rods for hardware.

A common mistake is confusing 7407 with copper wire (7408), which is typically supplied in coils and has a smaller cross-sectional dimension. Another error occurs when classifying flat-rolled products like plates, sheets, and strip (7409) here; 7407 specifically refers to non-flat cross-sections. Additionally, hollow products like tubes and pipes (7411) are distinct from solid bars and rods, despite potentially similar end-uses. The key differentiating factors are the solid nature and uniform non-flat cross-section, and the typical length/coiled presentation for wire.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 7407 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.1B, 15% of world exports), Italy ($966M) and France ($515M). World exports came to about $7.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 7407 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($912M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($736M) and Italy ($465M). World imports came to about $7.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

HS code 7407 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 74 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (74) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (07) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.