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U.S. imports of bars, rods, and profiles of other copper alloys (HS 740729) totaled $15.9M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Bars, Rods, and Profiles of Other Copper Alloys paid $7.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 52% on $13.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bars, Rods, and Profiles of Other Copper Alloys imports of $15.9M in April 2026 ran 27% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCupro-nickel and nickel-silver alloys dominate the specialty end of this heading, serving marine engineering, coinage blanks, and precision instrument components where corrosion resistance and specific electrical properties are paramount. The US schedule separates cupro-nickel/nickel-silver forms—hollow profiles (7407291610), other profiles (7407293400), and bars and rods (7407294000)—from all other copper alloy forms (7407291680, 7407293800, 7407295000), with a legacy catch-all pair (7407290020, 7407290090) also present. Mexico leads US imports under this heading, followed by Germany and France, reflecting North American supply-chain integration and European specialty-alloy manufacturing. Importers should verify alloy composition carefully, as the boundary between cupro-nickel and other copper alloys determines the applicable 10-digit line.
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Both are copper-nickel alloys, but nickel-silver (also called German silver) also contains zinc as a significant alloying element, giving it a silvery appearance used in decorative hardware and musical instruments. Cupro-nickel contains primarily copper and nickel without significant zinc. Both are classified together in the cupro-nickel/nickel-silver lines (e.g., 7407294000), but the distinction matters for end-use documentation and may affect admissibility under certain specialty-metal procurement specifications.
A mill certificate or certificate of analysis specifying the alloy designation (e.g., UNS C70600 for 90/10 cupro-nickel) and chemical composition by weight percentage is the standard supporting document. Customs brokers may also request the commercial invoice to confirm the alloy description matches the tariff line claimed. For high-value specialty alloys, some importers obtain third-party laboratory analysis to defend classification in the event of a CBP inquiry.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7407295000 | BARS AND RODS, COPPER ALLOY, NESOI | $8.7M | 46.99% | $3.6M |
| 7407291610 | HOLLOW PROFILES, OF CUPRO-NICKEL OR NICKEL SILVER | $3.4M | 62.87% | $2.1M |
| 7407294000 | BARS A RODS OF CUPRO-NICKEL OR NICKEL SILVER | $2.3M | 52.72% | $723K |
| 7407293400 | PROFILES, OF CUPRO-NICKEL OR NICKEL SILVER, NESOI | $1.5M | 53.00% | $795K |
| 7407291680 | HOLLOW PROFILES, OF COPPER ALLOYS, NESOI | $46K | 78.00% | $36K |
| 7407293800 | PROFILES, OF COPPER ALLOYS, NESOI | $32K | 71.64% | $23K |
BARS AND RODS, COPPER ALLOY, NESOI
HOLLOW PROFILES, OF CUPRO-NICKEL OR NICKEL SILVER
BARS A RODS OF CUPRO-NICKEL OR NICKEL SILVER
PROFILES, OF CUPRO-NICKEL OR NICKEL SILVER, NESOI
HOLLOW PROFILES, OF COPPER ALLOYS, NESOI
PROFILES, OF COPPER ALLOYS, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7407290090 | BARS RODS PROFILES OF OTHER COPPER ALLOYS, NESOI | $13.3M |
| 7407290020 | BARS RODS PROFILES OF CUPRO-NICKEL OR NICKEL-SILVR | $974K |
BARS RODS PROFILES OF OTHER COPPER ALLOYS, NESOI
584.7K kg
BARS RODS PROFILES OF CUPRO-NICKEL OR NICKEL-SILVR
31.9K kg
REFINED COPPER CATHODES AND SECTIONS OF CATHODES
HS 740311
COPPER WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 740400
TUBES & PIPES OF REFINED COPPER
HS 741110
COPPER ALLOY TUBE OR PIPE FITTINGS
HS 741220
COPPER FOIL, NOT BACKED, OF REFINED COPPER
HS 741011
BARS, RODS AND PROFILES OF REFINED COPPER
HS 740710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $1.9M | $5.5M | +$3.6M |
| Texas | $4.2M | $1.3M | -$2.9M |
| California | $4.1M | $941K | -$3.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $3.6M | $2.6M | -$996K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $3.4M | $569K | -$2.8M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.9M | $235K | -$2.6M |