HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7407.29 – Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys)
HS code 7407.29 is the 6-digit subheading for copper, bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys). It is used for bronze bars, cupro-nickel rods, beryllium copper profiles, aluminum bronze bars and phosphor bronze rods.
What HS 7407.29 covers
This category encompasses bars, rods, and profiles made from copper alloys other than copper-zinc base alloys (brass). This includes a wide range of specialized alloys such as bronze (copper-tin), cupro-nickel (copper-nickel), aluminum bronze (copper-aluminum), and beryllium copper (copper-beryllium). These alloys are chosen for their superior properties like high strength, wear resistance, exceptional corrosion resistance (especially in marine environments), and non-sparking characteristics. They find critical applications in demanding industries such as marine engineering, aerospace, oil and gas, heavy machinery, and specialized electrical components. Major importers and exporters are typically technologically advanced nations like the USA, Germany, and Japan, which have industries requiring high-performance materials. The trade in these alloys underscores the global demand for materials engineered for extreme conditions and specific functional requirements.
- Covers
- Bronze bars
- Cupro-nickel rods
- Beryllium copper profiles
- Aluminum bronze bars
- Phosphor bronze rods
- Silicon bronze profiles
- Examples
- Materion Beryllium & Composites beryllium copper
- Ampco Metal aluminum bronze
- Lebronze Alloys cupro-nickel
- Wieland Werke phosphor bronze
Codes often confused with 7407.29
Common mistake. As a residual category, misclassification often occurs with specific brass alloys (740721) or refined copper (740710) if the exact alloy composition and 'other than copper-zinc' criteria are not precisely determined.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 740729, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 740729 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Tunisia, with about 28% 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 Italy $400M 30% of world exports
- 2 United States $171M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $131M 10.0% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Tunisia* ~$378M 28% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $175M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $126M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 7407.29 3
Brazil splits HS 7407.29 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7407.29.10 Copper alloy bars, not brassBarras
- 7407.29.2 ProfilesPerfis Group
- 7407.29.21 Hollow copper alloy profiles, not brassOcos
- 7407.29.29 Non-hollow copper alloy profiles, not brassOutros
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 7407.29
What is HS code 740729?
HS code 740729 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys). This category encompasses bars, rods, and profiles made from copper alloys other than copper-zinc base alloys (brass). This includes a wide range of specialized alloys such as bronze (copper-tin), cupro-nickel (copper-nickel), aluminum bronze (copper-aluminum), and beryllium copper (copper-beryllium). These alloys are chosen for their superior properties like high strength, wear resistance, exceptional corrosion resistance (especially in marine environments), and non-sparking characteristics. They find critical applications in demanding industries such as marine engineering, aerospace, oil and gas, heavy machinery, and specialized electrical components. Major importers and exporters are typically technologically advanced nations like the USA, Germany, and Japan, which have industries requiring high-performance materials. The trade in these alloys underscores the global demand for materials engineered for extreme conditions and specific functional requirements.
What products fall under HS code 740729?
Bronze bars, Cupro-nickel rods, Beryllium copper profiles, Aluminum bronze bars, Phosphor bronze rods, Silicon bronze profiles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 740729?
As a residual category, misclassification often occurs with specific brass alloys (740721) or refined copper (740710) if the exact alloy composition and 'other than copper-zinc' criteria are not precisely determined.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 740729?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 740729 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($400M, 30% of world exports), the United States ($171M) and Germany ($131M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 740729?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 740729 in UN Comtrade data were Tunisia (about $378M, 28% of world imports), the United States ($175M) and Germany ($126M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 740729 structured?
HS code 740729 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 740729?
Brazil splits HS code 740729 into 3 NCM codes: 7407.29.10 (Copper alloy bars, not brass), 7407.29.21 (Hollow copper alloy profiles, not brass), 7407.29.29 (Non-hollow copper alloy profiles, not brass). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.