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U.S. imports of bars, rods, and profiles of brass (copper-zinc alloys) (HS 740721) totaled $14.3M in July 2026, traded with 31 countries.
Importers of Bars, Rods, and Profiles of Brass (Copper-Zinc Alloys) paid $7.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 52% on $14.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bars, Rods, and Profiles of Brass (Copper-Zinc Alloys) imports of $14.3M in July 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.6M.
Last updated: July 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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235 shipments/mo
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.
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Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 7407
Subheading 740721 · $14.3M of $76.8M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7407217000 | Brs A Rds, Brass, Hvg A Rctnglr Crs Sctn | $9.9M | 51.83% | 100.00% | $5.2M |
| 7407219000 | Bars and Rods of Brass, NESOI | $3.7M | 51.84% | 100.00% | $1.9M |
| 7407213000 | Brass Profiles Other Than Hollow | $484K | 47.51% | 90.88% | $230K |
| 7407211500 | Hollow Profiles of Brass | $112K | 54.04% | 100.00% | $60K |
| 7407215000 | Low Fuming Brazing Rods of Brass | $83K | 50.81% | 100.00% | $42K |
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) | $12.9M |
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.
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Imports
$14.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$12.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Peru and Germany together supply 70% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
0.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 51.70%.