Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Copper Alloy Bars, Rods, and Profiles (SITC 68232) totaled $26.2M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Copper Alloy Bars, Rods, and Profiles paid $12.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 49.87% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Copper Alloy Bars, Rods, and Profiles imports of $26.2M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $23.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBrass, bronze, and other copper alloy bars and rods are workhorses of the plumbing, automotive, and precision-machining industries, where alloy composition — such as lead content in free-machining brass or tin content in phosphor bronze — determines machinability and corrosion resistance. Classification under this heading turns on the base metal being copper alloy rather than refined copper, so importers must document alloy composition to avoid reclassification disputes. Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have historically targeted specific copper alloy rod products from certain origins, making supplier due diligence essential. Confirming the applicable alloy designation (UNS number or equivalent) in commercial documentation supports both classification and any trade-remedy compliance review.
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Mill test certificates showing the elemental composition (copper, zinc, tin, lead, etc.) and the applicable alloy designation (e.g., UNS number or EN designation) are standard supporting documents. These records help establish that the product is a copper alloy rather than refined copper and can be critical if CBP requests a ruling or audit.
Yes, antidumping and countervailing duty orders have been imposed on certain copper rod and bar products from specific countries in the past. Importers should check the current scope of any active orders with the International Trade Administration and confirm with a licensed customs broker whether their specific alloy and origin combination is covered.
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Basic heading 68232 · $26.2M of $27.0B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $269.9M of Copper Alloy Bars, Rods, and Profiles and exported $294.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.