HS Code for Copper bars

Copper bars of refined copper are classified under HS code 7407.10. Heading 7407 includes bars, rods, and profiles. To be classified here, the product must be a rolled, extruded, drawn, or forged product, not in coils, which has a uniform solid cross-section along its whole length. Refined copper is defined in the Legal Notes to Chapter 74 as metal containing at least 99.85% by weight of copper, or metal containing at least 97.5% copper provided that the content of other elements does not exceed specified limits. The distinction between a bar (7407) and wire (7408) often comes down to the packaging (straight lengths vs. coils) and the cross-sectional dimensions. Bars are typically used in structural or electrical applications where rigidity is required, such as busbars in electrical switchgear. The manufacturing process involves casting followed by hot rolling or extrusion to achieve the final dimensions and mechanical properties required for industrial use.

Products Included

• Refined copper bars (straight lengths)
• Refined copper rods
• Solid copper rectangular bars
• High-purity copper busbars

Common Misclassification

Copper bars are often misclassified under HS code 7403, which covers unwrought refined copper (like cathodes or billets). They are also confused with 7407.21 (brass bars) or 7408 (copper wire). The key differentiator is that 7407.10 refers to worked products of refined copper that are not coiled.

FAQ

What is the HS code for copper bars?

The HS code for bars and rods of refined copper is 7407.10.

How are bars distinguished from wire?

Bars are generally supplied in straight lengths and are rigid, whereas wire is supplied in coils and is typically more flexible.