7407.29.50.00 - Other bars and rods

This HTS category, 7407.29.50.00, covers bars and rods made from copper alloys, excluding those specifically classified under other provisions. This classification encompasses a broad range of semi-finished copper alloy products that are solid and have a uniform cross-section throughout their length. They are typically manufactured through processes like extrusion, drawing, or rolling and are intended for further manufacturing or direct use in various industrial and commercial applications. Examples include rods used in machining, fasteners, and electrical components where specific alloy properties, beyond those of pure copper or narrowly defined alloys, are required.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 7407.29.40.00, which specifically covers bars and rods of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) and copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver). Therefore, 7407.29.50.00 applies to all other copper alloy bars and rods not falling under that specific alloy classification. The key differentiator lies in the precise composition of the copper alloy.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this heading relies on ensuring the product meets the general definition of a bar or rod and is composed of a copper alloy that is not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the tariff schedule. The physical dimensions (length and cross-sectional shape, which is typically round, square, rectangular, or hexagonal but not profiled in a complex manner) and the specific copper alloy composition are critical for accurate classification.