Product classification
HS code for Copper alloy profiles: 7407.29
Copper, bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys).
Classification of copper alloy profiles under HS 7407.29
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy profiles), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy profiles) 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 profiles.
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 profiles
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 profiles
What is the HS code for Copper alloy profiles?
The HS code for Copper alloy profiles is 740729 (Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys)). Copper alloy profiles (excluding brass) are classified under HS code 7407.29.
How do I classify Copper alloy profiles for customs?
Copper alloy profiles 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.
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).
Which countries are the top exporters of copper alloy profiles (HS 740729)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy profiles) 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 profiles (HS 740729)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy profiles) 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 profiles the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740729 for Copper alloy profiles 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 profiles in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 740729 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for copper alloy profiles 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).