Product classification
HS code for Brass plate: 7409.29
Copper, plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils.
Classification of brass plate under HS 7409.29
Brass plate is classified under HS code 7409.29. This classification falls within Chapter 74 (Copper and articles thereof). Heading 7409 covers copper plates, sheets, and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm. According to Chapter 74 Note 1(g), plates and sheets are defined as flat-surfaced products (other than unwrought products of heading 7403), which are not in coils. The subheading 7409.29 specifically refers to brass (copper-zinc base alloys) that is not in coils and is not otherwise specified. To qualify for this code, the brass must be in flat, straight lengths, typically cut to specific dimensions. The thickness must be greater than 0.15mm; if it were thinner, it would be classified as foil under heading 7410. This classification is determined by the alloy type, the thickness, and the form of packaging (flat vs. coiled).
- Covers
- Flat brass plates for industrial engraving
- Heavy-gauge brass sheets for architectural use
- Brass blanks cut to rectangular shapes
- Polished brass plates for signage
- Cold-rolled brass sheets in flat lengths
- Also under 7409.29
- KME TECU® Brass Sheets
- Wieland Brass Plates
- Aurubis Architectural Brass
- Olin Brass Sheets
Codes often confused with 7409.29
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 7409.21, which is for brass strip or sheet in coils. Importers often fail to distinguish between flat plates and coiled material. Another common error is 7410.12, which covers brass foil. The dividing line is a thickness of 0.15mm; anything at or below this threshold is foil, while anything above is plate, sheet, or strip. Finally, if the plate is further worked into a finished article (like a sign), it may move to Chapter 83.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740929 (the code used for brass plate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740929 (the code used for brass plate) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 740929, not only brass plate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $62M 16% of world exports
- 2 Bulgaria $61M 15% of world exports
- 3 Morocco $43M 11% of world exports
World total: $393M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $69M 17% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $38M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 Italy $24M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $405M 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 code for brass plate
Brazil classifies brass plate under NCM 7409.29.00: HS 7409.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about brass plate
What is the HS code for Brass plate?
The HS code for Brass plate is 740929 (Copper; plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils). The HS code for brass plates and sheets (not in coils) with a thickness exceeding 0.15mm is 7409.29.
How do I classify Brass plate for customs?
Brass plate is classified under HS code 740929 — Copper; plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass), not in coils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is brass plate distinguished from brass sheet?
In the HS system, plates and sheets are grouped together under the same heading (7409) and are distinguished primarily by their flat (non-coiled) state and thickness.
Which countries are the top exporters of brass plate (HS 740929)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740929 (the code used for brass plate) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($62M, 16% of world exports), Bulgaria ($61M) and Morocco ($43M). World exports came to about $393M, 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 plate (HS 740929)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740929 (the code used for brass plate) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($69M, 17% of world imports), Thailand ($38M) and Italy ($24M). World imports came to about $405M, 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 plate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740929 for Brass plate 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 plate in Brazil?
In Brazil, brass plate (HS 740929) is classified under NCM 7409.29.00.