Product classification
HS code for Copper bars: 7407.10
Copper, bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper.
Classification of copper bars under HS 7407.10
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.
- Covers
- Refined copper bars (straight lengths)
- Refined copper rods
- Solid copper rectangular bars
- High-purity copper busbars
- Also under 7407.10
- Aurubis copper rods
- KME Group copper bars
- Wieland Werke copper profiles
- Luvata copper busbars
Codes often confused with 7407.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740710 (the code used for copper bars), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740710 (the code used for copper bars) in UN Comtrade data was Bulgaria, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 740710, not only copper bars.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Bulgaria $420M 12% of world exports
- 2 Germany $322M 9.2% of world exports
- 3 France $262M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $587M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $360M 10% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $180M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $3.5B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 bars
Brazil splits HS 7407.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7407.10.10Refined copper bars
- 7407.10.21Hollow profiles of refined copper
- 7407.10.29Non-hollow refined copper profiles
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about copper bars
What is the HS code for Copper bars?
The HS code for Copper bars is 740710 (Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper). The HS code for bars and rods of refined copper is 7407.10.
How do I classify Copper bars for customs?
Copper bars is classified under HS code 740710 — Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of copper bars (HS 740710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740710 (the code used for copper bars) in UN Comtrade data were Bulgaria ($420M, 12% of world exports), Germany ($322M) and France ($262M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 bars (HS 740710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740710 (the code used for copper bars) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($587M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($360M) and Mexico ($180M). World imports came to about $3.5B, 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 bars the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740710 for Copper 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 bars in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 740710 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for copper bars depends on the product's details: 7407.10.10 (Refined copper bars), 7407.10.21 (Hollow profiles of refined copper), 7407.10.29 (Non-hollow refined copper profiles).