HS Code for Brass profiles

Brass profiles are classified under HS code 7407.21. This classification is based on the legal notes of Chapter 74, which define profiles as rolled, extruded, drawn, forged, or formed products, whether or not in coils, which have a uniform cross-section along their whole length and do not conform to the definitions of bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes, or pipes. Because these products are made of brass (a copper-zinc alloy), they fall under the specific subheading 7407.21. The classification process involves identifying the material composition first (copper alloy) and then the physical form (profile). Profiles are often used in architectural, decorative, or structural applications where a specific non-standard cross-sectional shape is required. The Harmonized System requires that these items have a uniform cross-section; if the shape varies along the length, the product may be classified as a finished article in a different chapter.

Products Included

• Extruded brass L-sections
• Brass T-shaped architectural moldings
• Brass U-channels for glass installation
• Custom-shaped brass decorative trim
• Structural brass angles

Common Misclassification

Brass profiles are often misclassified as brass sheets or strips under heading 7409. However, 7409 is reserved for flat-surfaced products of a certain thickness. If the product has been worked into a specific non-flat shape, it becomes a profile. Another common mistake is using 7407.10, which is only for refined copper profiles. Since brass is an alloy, 7407.21 is the correct designation. Furthermore, if the profile is hollow, it must be classified as a pipe or tube under 7411.21.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Brass profiles?

Brass profiles are classified under HS code 7407.21, which includes bars, rods, and profiles of copper-zinc base alloys.

Are brass profiles the same as brass bars?

While they share the same HS code (7407.21), bars have standard geometric cross-sections like circles or squares, while profiles have more complex or irregular cross-sections.