Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Bars, Rods, and Profiles of Brass (Copper-Zinc Alloys) (HS 740721) totaled $12.0M in August 2026, imported from 33 countries.
Importers of Bars, Rods, and Profiles of Brass (Copper-Zinc Alloys) paid $5.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 47.15% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bars, Rods, and Profiles of Brass (Copper-Zinc Alloys) imports of $12.0M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBrass bars, rods, and profiles—copper-zinc base alloys—are workhorses of the machined-parts, plumbing fittings, and architectural hardware industries, valued for their machinability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic finish. The US tariff schedule distinguishes hollow profiles (7407211500), non-hollow profiles (7407213000), low-fuming brazing rods (7407215000), rectangular cross-section bars and rods (7407217000), and other bars and rods (7407219000). Peru and Germany are the leading suppliers, with France and South Korea also contributing meaningfully to US import volumes. Low-fuming brazing rods (7407215000) warrant particular attention at classification because their welding-consumable end use can create confusion with Chapter 83 articles.
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Low-fuming brazing rods of brass are specifically provided for at 7407215000 within this heading. They differ from welding wire in that brazing rods join metals at temperatures above 450°C but below the base metal's melting point, using capillary action rather than fusion welding. Welding wire and electrodes are generally classified in Chapter 83. If a product is marketed as both a brazing rod and a welding consumable, the specific composition and intended use should be reviewed with a customs broker.
The defining characteristic is a copper-zinc base: the alloy must have zinc as the principal alloying element after copper. Common commercial grades include C36000 (free-machining brass) and C26000 (cartridge brass). If the alloy contains nickel as a significant secondary element (cupro-nickel) or has a tin base (bronze), it would fall under 7407.29 rather than 7407.21. Mill certifications confirming alloy composition are standard supporting documents for entry.
Imports · August 2026
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Peru and Germany together supply 50% of it. Germany pays 52.2% duty; Thailand 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
1.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 47.15% of imports for consumption.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 7407
Subheading 740721 · $12.0M of $88.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$10.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $118.6M of Bars, Rods, and Profiles of Brass (Copper-Zinc Alloys) and exported $125.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7407219000 | Bars and Rods of Brass, NESOI | $5.5M | 50.33% | 97.00% | $2.8M |
| 7407217000 | Brs A Rds, Brass, Hvg A Rctnglr Crs Sctn | $5.1M | 42.88% | 99.94% | $2.2M |
| 7407213000 | Brass Profiles Other Than Hollow | $1.4M | 49.67% | 100.00% | $697K |
| 7407215000 | Low Fuming Brazing Rods of Brass | $77K | 51.22% | 100.00% | $39K |
| 7407211500 | Hollow Profiles of Brass | $31K | 56.55% | 100.00% | $17K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7407210000 | Bars, Rods and Profiles of Brass (Cu-Zn Base Alys) | $10.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.