HS Code for Bronze plate

Bronze plate is classified under HS code 740939. This code falls within Chapter 74 of the Harmonized System, which covers copper and articles thereof. Specifically, heading 7409 pertains to copper plates, sheets, and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm. The subdivision 740939 is highly specific, designating plates and sheets made from copper-tin base alloys (bronze), with a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm, and importantly, not in coils. This classification precisely defines the material composition (copper-tin alloy), the form (plate or sheet), the minimum thickness, and the presentation (flat, not rolled into coils). This detailed categorization is essential for accurate customs valuation, duty assessment, and trade statistics, distinguishing it from other copper alloys or forms.

Products Included

• Bronze plates (copper-tin alloy), thickness exceeding 0.15mm, flat
• Bronze sheets (copper-tin alloy), thickness exceeding 0.15mm, flat
• Cast bronze plates, subsequently rolled, thickness exceeding 0.15mm, not coiled
• Wrought bronze plates, thickness exceeding 0.15mm, not coiled

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications for bronze plate include bronze plates or sheets that are presented in coils, which would be classified under HS 740931. Other copper alloy plates, such as those made from copper-zinc base alloys (brass), would fall under different subheadings like HS 740921 (if in coils) or 740929 (not in coils). Bronze foil, defined as having a thickness not exceeding 0.15 mm, is classified under HS 7410. Unwrought bronze, which is the raw material before being formed into plates or sheets, is classified under HS 740321. The key differentiators for 740939 are the specific copper-tin alloy composition, the thickness exceeding 0.15 mm, and the presentation as flat plates or sheets, not in coils.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Bronze plate?

The HS code for bronze plate, specifically plates and sheets of copper-tin base alloys with a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm and not presented in coils, is 740939.

What is the significance of the 'not in coils' distinction for bronze plates?

The 'not in coils' distinction is significant because it differentiates between material supplied in continuous rolls (coils) and material supplied as individual, cut-to-length plates or sheets. This distinction impacts handling, transportation, and the immediate end-use application, as coiled material often requires further processing (e.g., flattening, cutting) before use, whereas plates are typically ready for direct application or fabrication.