Product classification
HS code for Copper rods: 7407.10
Copper, bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper.
Classification of copper rods under HS 7407.10
Copper rods made of refined copper are classified under HS code 7407.10. Under the Harmonized System, rods (and bars) are defined as products that have a uniform solid cross-section along their entire length in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. These products are typically produced by rolling, extruding, or drawing. The classification 7407.10 is used when the material is refined copper, meaning it has not been alloyed with other elements beyond the permitted limits. Rods are distinct from wire in that they are usually thicker and used for structural or machining purposes, although they can be imported in coils. This heading is essential for the metalworking industry, as these rods serve as the raw material for bolts, screws, and various machined components.
- Covers
- Solid round refined copper rods
- Square and rectangular refined copper bars
- Hexagonal refined copper rods
- Refined copper busbars (solid)
- Cold-finished copper rods for machining
- 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. The most frequent misclassification is with copper wire (HS code 7408). The distinction depends on the cross-sectional dimension and the intended use; wire is typically thinner and used for electrical conduction. Another error involves HS code 7403, which covers refined copper in unwrought forms like ingots or cathodes. Rods are considered "wrought" products because they have been worked into a specific shape. Lastly, rods made of copper alloys like brass must be classified under 7407.21.
Top exporters and importers of HS 740710 (the code used for copper rods), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 740710 (the code used for copper rods) 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 rods.
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 rods
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 rods
What is the HS code for Copper rods?
The HS code for Copper rods is 740710 (Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper). Refined copper rods and bars are classified under HS code 7407.10.
How do I classify Copper rods for customs?
Copper rods is classified under HS code 740710 — Copper; bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When does a copper rod become copper wire?
In the HS system, the distinction is often based on the cross-sectional size and the specific definitions in the Chapter 74 notes, with wire usually being thinner and intended for different applications than rods.
Which countries are the top exporters of copper rods (HS 740710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 740710 (the code used for copper rods) 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 rods (HS 740710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 740710 (the code used for copper rods) 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 rods the same in all countries?
The base HS code 740710 for Copper 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 rods in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 740710 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for copper rods 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).