Product classification

HS code for Copper alloy rods: 7407.29

Copper, bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys).

Classification of copper alloy rods under HS 7407.29

Copper alloy rods are classified under HS code 7407.29. In the context of the Harmonized System, rods are wrought, solid products with a uniform cross-section along their entire length. The cross-section must be in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. Heading 7407 encompasses bars, rods, and profiles. Subheading 7407.29 specifically covers those made from copper alloys other than brass (copper-zinc). These products are typically produced by rolling, extrusion, or drawing. The classification is determined by the fact that the product is wrought (worked) and solid, which distinguishes it from pipes (which are hollow) and ingots (which are unwrought). For 7407.29, the alloy must contain copper as the predominant element by weight and not meet the specific criteria for brass alloys found in 7407.21.

Covers
  • Solid aluminum bronze rods
  • Hexagonal phosphor bronze bars
  • Round silicon bronze rods
  • Beryllium copper solid rods
  • Wrought copper-nickel-zinc (nickel silver) rods
  • Rectangular copper alloy bars
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. A frequent misclassification is 7408.29, which is for copper alloy wire. The difference is that wire is typically coiled, whereas rods are usually straight lengths. Another common error is using 7403.29, which is for unwrought ingots; if the rod has been extruded or drawn to size, it is no longer unwrought. Finally, if the rod is made of brass, it must be classified under 7407.21 rather than 7407.29.

7408.29Copper; wire, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys, copper-nickel base alloys or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys)7403.29Copper; copper alloys n.e.c. in heading no. 7403 (other than master alloys of heading no. 7405)7407.21Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass)

Top exporters and importers of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy rods), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy rods) 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 rods.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $400M
  2. 2 United States $171M
  3. 3 Germany $131M

World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Tunisia* ~$378M
  2. 2 United States $175M
  3. 3 Germany $126M

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 rods

Brazil splits HS 7407.29 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about copper alloy rods

What is the HS code for Copper alloy rods?

The HS code for Copper alloy rods is 740729 (Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys)). The HS code for copper alloy rods (excluding brass) is 7407.29.

How do I classify Copper alloy rods for customs?

Copper alloy rods 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.

Is copper alloy wire classified under this code?

No, copper alloy wire is classified under heading 7408, as it is typically provided in coils and may have different diameter specifications.

Which countries are the top exporters of copper alloy rods (HS 740729)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy rods) 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 rods (HS 740729)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 740729 (the code used for copper alloy rods) 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 rods the same in all countries?

The base HS code 740729 for Copper alloy rods 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 rods in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 740729 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for copper alloy rods 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).