Aluminium and articles thereof
HS v2017 Code: 76
About aluminium and articles thereof
HS code 76 covers a wide range of aluminium products, from raw aluminium to finished articles. Aluminium is a versatile and lightweight metal with a wide range of applications across various industries, including construction, transportation, packaging, and consumer goods. As a key material in the global economy, the aluminium industry plays a crucial role in supporting economic growth and development worldwide.
Production process
The production of aluminium involves several key steps. First, bauxite ore is mined and refined to produce alumina, the raw material for aluminium smelting. The alumina is then smelted in an electrolytic process, where electric current is used to extract pure aluminium metal. The aluminium is then cast into ingots or sheets, which can be further processed into a variety of products, such as extrusions, foils, and castings.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the aluminium industry include bauxite ore, electricity, and various other raw materials and energy sources. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as smelters, rolling mills, and extrusion presses, are also essential for the production of aluminium products. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in metallurgy, engineering, and manufacturing.
Production outputs
The aluminium industry produces a wide range of outputs, including 76 Aluminium and articles thereof, 76 Aluminium bars, rods and profiles, 76 Aluminium wire, 76 Aluminium plates, sheets and strip, and 76 Aluminium foil. These products are then consumed by various downstream industries, such as 73 Articles of iron or steel, 84 Machinery and mechanical appliances, and 85 Electrical machinery and equipment.
Family tree for aluminium and articles thereof
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/76'>76: Aluminium and articles thereof</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7601'>7601: Aluminium; unwrought</a>"] A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7602'>7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap</a>"] A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7603'>7603: Aluminium; powders and flakes</a>"] A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7604'>7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles</a>"] A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7605'>7605: Aluminium wire</a>"] A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7606'>7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm</a>"] A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7607'>7607: 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</a>"] A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7608'>7608: Aluminium; tubes and pipes</a>"] A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7609'>7609: Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</a>"] A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7610'>7610: 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</a>"] A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7611'>7611: 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</a>"] A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7612'>7612: 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</a>"] A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7613'>7613: Aluminium; containers for compressed or liquefied gas</a>"] A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7614'>7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated)</a>"] A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7615'>7615: 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</a>"] A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7616'>7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level4 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level4 class J level4 class K level4 class L level4 class M level4 class N level4 class O level4 class P level4 class Q level4 class A highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class A highlight