Product classification
HS code for Brass bars: 7407.21
Copper, bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass).
Classification of brass bars under HS 7407.21
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.
- Covers
- Solid brass round bars
- Hexagonal brass rods for machining
- Square brass bars
- Extruded brass profiles with uniform cross-sections
- Free-cutting brass rods
- Also under 7407.21
- Lebronze Alloys brass bars
- Wieland Werke brass rods
- KME Group brass profiles
- Mueller Industries brass bars
Codes often confused with 7407.21
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740721 (the code used for brass bars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740721 (the code used for brass bars) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 740721, not only brass bars.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $652M 24% of world exports
- 2 Italy $487M 18% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $286M 10% of world exports
World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $271M 10% of world imports
- 2 Germany $249M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 China $203M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $2.6B 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 brass bars
Brazil splits HS 7407.21 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7407.21.10Copper-zinc (brass) bars
- 7407.21.20Copper-zinc (brass) profiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brass bars
What is the HS code for Brass bars?
The HS code for Brass bars is 740721 (Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)). The HS code for brass bars and rods made of copper-zinc alloys is 7407.21.
How do I classify Brass bars for customs?
Brass bars is classified under HS code 740721 — Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of brass bars (HS 740721)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740721 (the code used for brass bars) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($652M, 24% of world exports), Italy ($487M) and South Korea ($286M). World exports came to about $2.8B, 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 brass bars (HS 740721)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740721 (the code used for brass bars) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($271M, 10% of world imports), Germany ($249M) and China ($203M). World imports came to about $2.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Brass bars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740721 for Brass bars is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for brass bars in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 740721 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for brass bars depends on the product's details: 7407.21.10 (Copper-zinc (brass) bars), 7407.21.20 (Copper-zinc (brass) profiles).