Product classification
HS code for Bronze sheet: 7409.39
Copper, plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of copper-tin base alloys, not in coils.
Classification of bronze sheet under HS 7409.39
Bronze sheets are classified under HS code 7409.39. This code applies to plates, sheets, and strip of copper-tin base alloys (bronze) with a thickness exceeding 0.15 mm, provided they are not in coils. Heading 7409 is the primary category for flat-rolled copper products. The subheading 7409.39 is used for bronze products that are presented in flat, cut-to-length pieces rather than wound coils. The classification requires the product to have a uniform rectangular cross-section. If the product were in a coiled form, it would be classified under 7409.31. If the thickness were 0.15 mm or less, it would be considered foil under 7410. Bronze sheets are valued for their aesthetic appeal in architecture and their durability in industrial applications. The classification process involves measuring the thickness and verifying that the material is a copper-tin alloy. Flatness and the absence of a coiled presentation are the definitive physical characteristics for 7409.39.
- Covers
- Flat bronze plates
- Cut-to-length bronze sheets
- Bronze rectangular flats
- Architectural bronze panels
- Industrial bronze wear plates
- 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. Bronze sheets are often confused with 7409.31 (bronze coils) if the packaging is not clearly defined. They are also misclassified under 7407.29 (bronze bars) if the width-to-thickness ratio is not sufficient to qualify as a sheet. Furthermore, if the sheet is perforated or polished beyond a simple rolled finish, it may occasionally be misclassified as a finished article, though it usually remains in 7409.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740939 (the code used for bronze sheet), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740939 (the code used for bronze sheet) 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 sheet.
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 sheet
Brazil classifies bronze sheet 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 sheet
What is the HS code for Bronze sheet?
The HS code for Bronze sheet 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 sheet (not in coils, thickness > 0.15mm) is 7409.39.
How do I classify Bronze sheet for customs?
Bronze sheet 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.
How is a bronze sheet distinguished from a bronze plate?
In the HS system, both sheets and plates are classified under the same heading (7409) based on thickness and alloy; the term plate usually refers to thicker material, but the code remains 7409.39 if not coiled.
Which countries are the top exporters of bronze sheet (HS 740939)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740939 (the code used for bronze sheet) 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 sheet (HS 740939)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740939 (the code used for bronze sheet) 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 sheet the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740939 for Bronze sheet 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 sheet in Brazil?
In Brazil, bronze sheet (HS 740939) is classified under NCM 7409.39.00.