Product classification
HS code for Copper alloy bars: 7407.29
Copper, bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys).
Classification of copper alloy bars under HS 7407.29
Copper alloy bars are classified under HS code 7407.29. This classification is part of Chapter 74, which covers copper and articles thereof. Heading 7407 is specifically for copper bars, rods, and profiles. To be classified here, the product must meet the technical definition of "bars and rods" provided in the Chapter 74 Legal Notes: these are rolled, extruded, drawn, or forged products, not in coils, which have a uniform solid cross-section along their whole length in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. The subheading 7407.29 is designated for bars made of copper alloys other than copper-zinc base alloys (brass). Copper alloys are defined as metallic substances in which copper predominates by weight over each of the other elements, provided that the total content of other elements exceeds 10% by weight or the content of at least one other element exceeds the limits specified in the chapter notes (e.g., more than 0.3% of tin or 0.5% of nickel). This code is used for high-performance industrial components where the specific properties of alloys like bronze or cupro-nickel are required for strength, corrosion resistance, or conductivity.
- Covers
- Bronze bars and rods (copper-tin alloys)
- Cupro-nickel rods (copper-nickel alloys)
- Copper-aluminum alloy profiles
- Copper-beryllium bars
- Phosphor bronze rods
- Also under 7407.29
- Materion Beryllium & Composites beryllium copper
- Ampco Metal aluminum bronze
- Lebronze Alloys cupro-nickel
- Wieland Werke phosphor bronze
Codes often confused with 7407.29
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with 7407.10, which is for refined copper bars. Refined copper must contain at least 99.85% copper by weight; if the copper content is lower due to intentional alloying, it must move to the 7407.2x series. Another common error is using 7407.21, which is specifically for copper-zinc base alloys (brass). If the alloy contains more zinc than any other alloying element, it belongs in 7407.21, not 7407.29. Additionally, if the product is in coils, it may be classified as wire under 7408.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy bars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy bars) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Tunisia, with about 28% 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 740729, not only copper alloy bars.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $400M 30% of world exports
- 2 United States $171M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $131M 10.0% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Tunisia* ~$378M 28% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $175M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $126M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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. 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 copper alloy bars
Brazil splits HS 7407.29 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7407.29.10Copper alloy bars, not brass
- 7407.29.21Hollow copper alloy profiles, not brass
- 7407.29.29Non-hollow copper alloy profiles, not brass
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about copper alloy bars
What is the HS code for Copper alloy bars?
The HS code for Copper alloy bars is 740729 (Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys)). The HS code for bars and rods made of copper alloys (excluding brass) is 7407.29.
How do I classify Copper alloy bars for customs?
Copper alloy bars is classified under HS code 740729 — Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are bronze rods included in this code?
Yes, bronze is a copper-tin alloy and is classified under 7407.29 as it is a copper alloy other than brass.
Which countries are the top exporters of copper alloy bars (HS 740729)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy bars) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($400M, 30% of world exports), the United States ($171M) and Germany ($131M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 copper alloy bars (HS 740729)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy bars) in UN Comtrade data were Tunisia (about $378M, 28% of world imports), the United States ($175M) and Germany ($126M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Copper alloy bars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740729 for Copper alloy bars 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 copper alloy bars in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 740729 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for copper alloy bars depends on the product's details: 7407.29.10 (Copper alloy bars, not brass), 7407.29.21 (Hollow copper alloy profiles, not brass), 7407.29.29 (Non-hollow copper alloy profiles, not brass).