HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7411.21 – Copper; tubes and pipes, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)
HS code 7411.21 is the 6-digit subheading for copper, tubes and pipes, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass). It is used for brass plumbing pipes, brass decorative tubes, brass condenser tubes, brass heat exchanger tubes and brass musical instrument tubing.
What HS 7411.21 covers
This HS code specifically covers tubes and pipes manufactured from copper-zinc base alloys, commonly known as brass. Brass pipes are highly valued in international trade for their excellent machinability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal, making them suitable for a range of applications where refined copper might be too soft or expensive. Major importers include countries with strong plumbing, decorative, and industrial machinery sectors. Exporters are typically nations with advanced metallurgical industries capable of producing various brass alloys, such as Germany, China, and Italy. Key considerations for trade involve the specific brass alloy composition (e.g., leaded brass, naval brass), the pipe's dimensions, and surface finish, as these factors dictate its suitability for applications ranging from architectural fittings to heat exchangers and musical instruments.
- Covers
- Brass plumbing pipes
- Brass decorative tubes
- Brass condenser tubes
- Brass heat exchanger tubes
- Brass musical instrument tubing
- Brass hydraulic tubing
- Brass architectural profiles
- Examples
- Wieland Brass Tubes
- KME Brass Pipes
- Chase Brass and Copper Company Tubing
- Mueller Industries Brass Tubing
Codes often confused with 7411.21
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 741110 (refined copper tubes) by its alloy composition, and from 741122 or 741129 by specifically being a copper-zinc alloy.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 741121, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 741121 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% 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 China $114M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $93M 17% of world exports
- 3 Italy $63M 12% of world exports
World total: $546M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $101M 17% of world imports
- 2 Italy $61M 10.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $40M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $607M 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 7411.21 2
Brazil splits HS 7411.21 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7411.21.10 Brass tubes, not finned or groovedNão aletados nem ranhurados
- 7411.21.90 Finned or grooved brass tubesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 74.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7411.21
What is HS code 741121?
HS code 741121 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Copper; tubes and pipes, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass). This HS code specifically covers tubes and pipes manufactured from copper-zinc base alloys, commonly known as brass. Brass pipes are highly valued in international trade for their excellent machinability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal, making them suitable for a range of applications where refined copper might be too soft or expensive. Major importers include countries with strong plumbing, decorative, and industrial machinery sectors. Exporters are typically nations with advanced metallurgical industries capable of producing various brass alloys, such as Germany, China, and Italy. Key considerations for trade involve the specific brass alloy composition (e.g., leaded brass, naval brass), the pipe's dimensions, and surface finish, as these factors dictate its suitability for applications ranging from architectural fittings to heat exchangers and musical instruments.
What products fall under HS code 741121?
Brass plumbing pipes, Brass decorative tubes, Brass condenser tubes, Brass heat exchanger tubes, Brass musical instrument tubing, Brass hydraulic tubing, Brass architectural profiles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 741121?
This code is differentiated from 741110 (refined copper tubes) by its alloy composition, and from 741122 or 741129 by specifically being a copper-zinc alloy.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 741121?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 741121 in UN Comtrade data were China ($114M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($93M) and Italy ($63M). World exports came to about $546M, 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 741121?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 741121 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($101M, 17% of world imports), Italy ($61M) and Germany ($40M). World imports came to about $607M, 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 741121 structured?
HS code 741121 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (74) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 741121?
Brazil splits HS code 741121 into 2 NCM codes: 7411.21.10 (Brass tubes, not finned or grooved), 7411.21.90 (Finned or grooved brass tubes). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.