Product classification
HS code for Bronze plate: 7409.39
Copper, plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys, not in coils.
Classification of bronze plate under HS 7409.39
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 7409.39
- Wieland Bronze Plates
- KME Bronze Sheets
- Aurubis Phosphor Bronze Plates
- Lebronze Alloys Bronze Sheets
Codes often confused with 7409.39
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740939 (the code used for bronze plate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740939 (the code used for bronze plate) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 12% 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 740939, not only bronze plate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $22M 26% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $9.2M 11% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$7.3M 8.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $84M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $16M 12% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $15M 11% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $11M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $134M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 bronze plate
Brazil classifies bronze plate under NCM 7409.39.00: HS 7409.39 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bronze plate
What is the HS code for Bronze plate?
The HS code for Bronze plate is 740939 (Copper; plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys, not in coils). 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.
How do I classify Bronze plate for customs?
Bronze plate is classified under HS code 740939 — Copper; plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys, not in coils. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of bronze plate (HS 740939)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740939 (the code used for bronze plate) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($22M, 26% of world exports), Malaysia ($9.2M) and Taiwan (about $7.3M). World exports came to about $84M, 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 bronze plate (HS 740939)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740939 (the code used for bronze plate) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($16M, 12% of world imports), Czechia ($15M) and Malaysia ($11M). World imports came to about $134M, 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 Bronze plate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740939 for Bronze 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 bronze plate in Brazil?
In Brazil, bronze plate (HS 740939) is classified under NCM 7409.39.00.