Section XV · Base Metals · Chapter 76
Aluminium and articles thereof
About chapter 76
Chapter 76 covers aluminium and articles thereof: primary aluminium, alloys, sheet, foil, wire and finished aluminium goods, one of the largest non-ferrous metal chapters given aluminium's use across packaging, construction and transport.
Classification tip: As with steel, aluminium extrusions and sheet are common anti-dumping/countervailing duty targets in major markets, so verify trade-remedy status for the specific alloy and origin before shipping.
35 six-digit codes
Aluminium; unwrought
2 codes7601.10Aluminium; unwrought, (not alloyed)7601.20Aluminium; unwrought, alloys
Aluminium; waste and scrap
1 code7602.00Aluminium; waste and scrap
Aluminium; powders and flakes
2 codes7603.10Aluminium; powders of non-lamellar structure7603.20Aluminium; powders of lamellar structure, flakes
Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles
3 codes7604.10Aluminium; (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles7604.21Aluminium; alloys, hollow profiles7604.29Aluminium; alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow
Aluminium wire
4 codes7605.11Aluminium; (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm7605.19Aluminium; (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or less7605.21Aluminium; alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mm7605.29Aluminium; alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or less
Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm
4 codes7606.11Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square)7606.12Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)7606.91Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, not alloyed, (not rectangular or square)7606.92Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, (not rectangular or square)
Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm
3 codes7607.11Aluminium; foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm7607.19Aluminium; foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled7607.20Aluminium; foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm
Aluminium; tubes and pipes
2 codes7608.10Aluminium; tubes and pipes, not alloyed7608.20Aluminium; tubes and pipes, alloys
Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)
1 code7609.00Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)
Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures
2 codes7610.10Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors7610.90Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like
Aluminium; reservoirs, tanks, vats and the like for material (not compressed or liquefied gas) of capacity over 300l, whether or not lined, heat-insulated, not fitted with mechanical, thermal equipment
1 code7611.00Aluminium; reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, for material (not compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity over 300l, whether or not lined, not fitted with mechanical/thermal equipment
Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not
2 codes7612.10Aluminium; collapsible tubular containers, for any material, (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined, not fitted with mechanical/thermal equipment7612.90Aluminium; casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment
Aluminium; containers for compressed or liquefied gas
1 code7613.00Aluminium; containers for compressed or liquefied gas
Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated)
2 codes7614.10Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), with steel core7614.90Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core
Aluminium; table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, sanitary ware and parts thereof
2 codes7615.10Aluminium; table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like7615.20Aluminium; sanitary ware and parts thereof
Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76
3 codes7616.10Aluminium; nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles7616.91Aluminium; cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire7616.99Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in heading 7616
More chapters in section XV: Base Metals
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 7601-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 76 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 76 cover?
Chapter 76 of the Harmonized System covers: aluminium and articles thereof. It belongs to section XV (Base Metals) and contains 16 four-digit headings, 7601–7616.
How many HS codes are in chapter 76?
Chapter 76 contains 16 four-digit headings and 35 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 7601 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 76?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.