7407.10.15.00 - Hollow profiles

This classification covers hollow profiles manufactured from refined copper. These are essentially extruded or drawn shapes that possess a hollow core, distinguishing them from solid bars and rods. Examples include hollow copper tubing with specific cross-sectional shapes, hollow copper structural elements, and other similar articles where the hollow characteristic is inherent to the profile's form and function. The material must be refined copper, meaning it has undergone purification processes to achieve a high degree of copper content.

This specific category, 7407.10.15.00, differentiates itself from its sibling category, "Other" (7407.10.30.00), by exclusively encompassing hollow profiles. The "Other" category would typically include solid profiles or those with shapes not specifically defined as hollow, or potentially profiles made from copper alloys if not further differentiated at higher levels. The key differentiator is the presence of a void or hollow space within the cross-section of the profile.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on definitively identifying the article as a hollow profile made of refined copper. When classifying, attention should be paid to the manufacturing process (extrusion, drawing) and the resulting cross-sectional geometry, ensuring the characteristic hollow nature is clearly established.