HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7407.10 – Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper
HS code 7407.10 is the 6-digit subheading for copper, bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper. It is used for refined copper busbars, electrolytic tough pitch (ETP) copper rods, oxygen-free (OF) copper bars, copper profiles for switchgear and copper grounding rods.
What HS 7407.10 covers
This category includes bars, rods, and profiles made from refined copper, known for its exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity, as well as its ductility and corrosion resistance. These semi-finished products are fundamental to a wide array of industries, serving as essential components in electrical power transmission and distribution (busbars, grounding rods), construction (plumbing, roofing), and general engineering applications. Major importers and exporters are typically industrialized nations with significant manufacturing and infrastructure development, such as China, Germany, and the USA. The global trade in refined copper bars, rods, and profiles is a strong indicator of industrial activity and investment in electrical infrastructure and manufacturing capacity worldwide.
- Covers
- Refined copper busbars
- Electrolytic tough pitch (ETP) copper rods
- Oxygen-free (OF) copper bars
- Copper profiles for switchgear
- Copper grounding rods
- Copper rectangular bars
- Examples
- Aurubis copper rods
- KME Group copper bars
- Wieland Werke copper profiles
- Luvata copper busbars
Codes often confused with 7407.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with bars, rods, and profiles of copper alloys (74072X) if the 'refined' aspect, indicating high purity, is not carefully checked, potentially leading to incorrect duty rates.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 740710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 740710 in UN Comtrade data was Bulgaria, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Bulgaria $420M 12% of world exports
- 2 Germany $322M 9.2% of world exports
- 3 France $262M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $587M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $360M 10% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $180M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 7407.10 3
Brazil splits HS 7407.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7407.10.10 Refined copper barsBarras
- 7407.10.2 ProfilesPerfis Group
- 7407.10.21 Hollow profiles of refined copperOcos
- 7407.10.29 Non-hollow refined copper profilesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 74.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7407.10
What is HS code 740710?
HS code 740710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper. This category includes bars, rods, and profiles made from refined copper, known for its exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity, as well as its ductility and corrosion resistance. These semi-finished products are fundamental to a wide array of industries, serving as essential components in electrical power transmission and distribution (busbars, grounding rods), construction (plumbing, roofing), and general engineering applications. Major importers and exporters are typically industrialized nations with significant manufacturing and infrastructure development, such as China, Germany, and the USA. The global trade in refined copper bars, rods, and profiles is a strong indicator of industrial activity and investment in electrical infrastructure and manufacturing capacity worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 740710?
Refined copper busbars, Electrolytic tough pitch (ETP) copper rods, Oxygen-free (OF) copper bars, Copper profiles for switchgear, Copper grounding rods, Copper rectangular bars
What are common misclassifications for HS code 740710?
Can be confused with bars, rods, and profiles of copper alloys (74072X) if the 'refined' aspect, indicating high purity, is not carefully checked, potentially leading to incorrect duty rates.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 740710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 740710 in UN Comtrade data were Bulgaria ($420M, 12% of world exports), Germany ($322M) and France ($262M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 740710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 740710 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($587M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($360M) and Mexico ($180M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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.
How is HS code 740710 structured?
HS code 740710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (74) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 740710?
Brazil splits HS code 740710 into 3 NCM codes: 7407.10.10 (Refined copper bars), 7407.10.21 (Hollow profiles of refined copper), 7407.10.29 (Non-hollow refined copper profiles). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.