Product classification

HS code for Brass rods: 7407.21

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

Classification of brass rods under HS 7407.21

Brass rods are classified under HS code 7407.21. In the context of the Harmonized System, rods (and bars) are defined as solid products which have a uniform cross-section along their whole length in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. For these to be classified under heading 7407, they must be straight and not in coils. The material must be a copper-zinc base alloy to meet the definition of brass. The classification is determined by GIR 1, which prioritizes the heading description. Heading 7407 specifically covers copper bars, rods, and profiles. Because brass is a copper alloy where zinc is the main alloying element, the subheading 7407.21 is the most specific and accurate code. These rods are typically produced by extrusion or rolling and are used extensively in machining, valve manufacturing, and construction due to their strength and corrosion resistance.

Covers
  • Round brass rods for screw machining
  • Hexagonal brass bars for nut production
  • Square brass rods for decorative hardware
  • Free-cutting brass rods (C36000)
  • Forging 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. A frequent misclassification occurs between brass rods (7407.21) and brass wire (7408.21). The primary difference is that wire is typically presented in coils, whereas rods are straight lengths. If a rod-like product is coiled, it must be classified as wire. Another error is classifying brass rods as unwrought brass under 7403.21. Unwrought brass refers to raw ingots or billets that have not been further worked, whereas rods have been rolled or extruded into a specific shape.

7408.21Copper; wire, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)7403.21Copper; copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought

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

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

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 rods

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 rods

What is the HS code for Brass rods?

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

How do I classify Brass rods for customs?

Brass rods 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 brass rod and a brass bar in HS classification?

Under the HS system, there is no legal distinction between a rod and a bar; both are solid products with uniform cross-sections and are classified under the same code, 7407.21.

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

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

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

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

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