HS Code for Brass billets

Brass billets are classified under HS code 7403.21 as unwrought copper-zinc base alloys. Chapter 74 covers copper and articles thereof. Heading 7403 is for refined copper and copper alloys, unwrought. According to the Chapter 74 Note 1(a), unwrought refers to products which have not been worked after casting, such as ingots, blocks, billets, and similar forms. Brass is defined in Note 1(b) as an alloy of copper and zinc, with or without other elements. Subheading 7403.21 is the specific code for these unwrought brass alloys. Billets are typically cylindrical or rectangular semi-finished castings intended for further processing like extrusion, rolling, or forging. The classification is strictly for the raw, unworked form of the alloy; once the billet is shaped into a rod, bar, or wire, the classification changes to a different heading within Chapter 74.

Products Included

• Unwrought brass billets
• Brass ingots for remelting
• Brass slabs and cakes
• Cast brass blocks
• Copper-zinc alloy unwrought forms

Common Misclassification

Brass billets are frequently misclassified under HS code 7407.21, which covers brass bars and rods. The distinction lies in whether the product is unwrought (cast) or wrought (worked). Billets are cast forms (7403), while bars and rods are typically extruded or drawn (7407). Another common error is using 7404.00, which is for copper waste and scrap. While billets may be made from recycled material, they are finished unwrought products, not scrap.

FAQ

What is the HS code for brass billets?

The HS code for unwrought brass billets (copper-zinc alloys) is 7403.21.

What is the difference between 7403 and 7407?

HS code 7403 is for unwrought forms like billets and ingots that are cast, while 7407 is for wrought products like bars and rods that have been further processed through extrusion or rolling.