HS Code for Copper alloy profiles

Copper alloy profiles are classified under HS code 7407.29. According to the Harmonized System, profiles are wrought products that do not conform to the definitions of bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes, or pipes. They typically have a cross-section that is not round, oval, rectangular, or square, such as T-shapes, L-shapes, or H-shapes. Heading 7407 covers bars, rods, and profiles collectively. Subheading 7407.29 is used for these items when they are made of copper alloys other than copper-zinc base alloys (brass). The classification process requires identifying the manufacturing method—usually extrusion or drawing—and ensuring the product has a uniform cross-section along its entire length. Because these are wrought products, they have undergone mechanical working, distinguishing them from unwrought cast forms.

Products Included

• Extruded aluminum bronze profiles
• T-shaped copper alloy sections
• L-shaped copper alloy structural profiles
• Custom-shaped copper alloy architectural sections
• Wrought copper alloy structural shapes
• Grooved copper alloy profiles

Common Misclassification

Profiles are often misclassified as bars or rods under the same heading (7407) or as wire under 7408. The distinction is geometric: bars and rods must have a constant solid cross-section in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, or regular polygons. If the shape is irregular or complex, it is a profile. Furthermore, if the alloy is brass, it must be classified under 7407.21. If the product is hollow, it must be classified as a tube or pipe under 7411.

FAQ

What is the HS code for copper alloy profiles?

Copper alloy profiles (excluding brass) are classified under HS code 7407.29.

What is the difference between a rod and a profile?

A rod has a simple, regular geometric cross-section (like a circle), while a profile has an irregular or complex cross-section (like a Z or T shape).