Product classification

HS code for Brass profiles: 7407.21

Copper, bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass).

Classification of brass profiles under HS 7407.21

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.

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

74.09Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm7407.10Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper7411.21Copper; tubes and pipes, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)

Top exporters and importers of HS 740721 (the code used for brass profiles), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740721 (the code used for brass profiles) 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 profiles.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $652M
  2. 2 Italy $487M
  3. 3 South Korea $286M

World total: $2.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $271M
  2. 2 Germany $249M
  3. 3 China $203M

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 profiles

Brazil splits HS 7407.21 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about brass profiles

What is the HS code for Brass profiles?

The HS code for Brass profiles is 740721 (Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)). Brass profiles are classified under HS code 7407.21, which includes bars, rods, and profiles of copper-zinc base alloys.

How do I classify Brass profiles for customs?

Brass profiles 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.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of brass profiles (HS 740721)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740721 (the code used for brass profiles) 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 profiles (HS 740721)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 740721 (the code used for brass profiles) 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 profiles the same in all countries?

The base HS code 740721 for Brass profiles 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 profiles in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 740721 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for brass profiles depends on the product's details: 7407.21.10 (Copper-zinc (brass) bars), 7407.21.20 (Copper-zinc (brass) profiles).