7407 - Copper bars, rods and profiles:
Sub-classifications
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7407 10
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7407 1050
Overview
This HTS category, 7407, encompasses a range of manufactured copper products in the form of bars, rods, and profiles. These items are distinguished by their cross-sectional shape, generally characterized by being solid and having constant cross-sections throughout their length. Bars are typically square or rectangular in shape, while rods are usually round. Profiles can include a wider variety of cross-sectional forms, such as angles, channels, or T-shapes, all produced through processes like extrusion, rolling, or drawing.
As a category within Section XV, Chapter 74, this classification focuses specifically on copper and its articles, differentiating it from sibling categories that cover a broad spectrum of goods across different chapters, such as live animals (Chapter 01) or other base metals and their articles. The emphasis here is on the material (copper) and the form of the manufactured product (bars, rods, profiles).
The subcategories within 7407 further refine classification based on the type of copper. 7407.10 specifically covers items manufactured from refined copper. The subsequent subdivision distinguishes products made from copper alloys, recognizing that the presence of other metals alongside copper significantly influences the material's properties and subsequent applications, thus necessitating a separate classification.