HS Code for Brass bars

Brass bars are classified under HS code 7407.21. Chapter 74 covers copper and articles thereof, and because brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, it falls under this chapter. Heading 7407 specifically includes copper bars, rods, and profiles. According to Note 1(d) to Chapter 74, "bars and rods" are defined as rolled, extruded, drawn, or forged products, not in coils, which have a uniform solid cross-section along their whole length in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. The subheading 7407.21 is designated for copper-zinc base alloys, commonly known as brass. The classification is straightforward under GIR 1, as the product's physical form (bar) and chemical composition (brass) align perfectly with the heading and subheading text. These bars are typically used in machining, construction, and the manufacture of musical instruments or decorative hardware.

Products Included

• Solid brass round bars
• Hexagonal brass rods for machining
• Square brass bars
• Extruded brass profiles with uniform cross-sections
• Free-cutting brass rods

Common Misclassification

Brass bars are frequently misclassified under 7403.21, which covers unwrought brass (ingots or billets). The distinction is that 7407.21 refers to semi-finished products that have been worked (rolled or extruded), whereas 7403 is for raw metal. Another error is using 7408.21 for brass wire; the difference is that wire is always in coils, whereas bars are straight lengths. If a brass rod is coiled, it must be moved to 7408.

FAQ

What is the HS code for brass bars?

The HS code for brass bars and rods made of copper-zinc alloys is 7407.21.

What is the difference between a bar and a profile?

A bar has a standard geometric cross-section (like a circle or square), while a profile has a more complex or irregular cross-section, but both fall under 7407 if they are made of brass.