Aluminium; unwrought

HS v2017 Code: 7601

About aluminium; unwrought

HS code 7601 covers the import and export of unwrought aluminium, a versatile and widely-used non-ferrous metal. Aluminium is a crucial material in numerous industries, from construction and transportation to packaging and electronics. Its lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and highly conductive properties make it an essential component in a wide range of products and applications, contributing significantly to the global economy.

Production process

The production of unwrought aluminium typically involves the electrolytic reduction of alumina (aluminum oxide) in a process known as the Hall-Héroult process. This process involves the use of a molten cryolite bath, where the alumina is dissolved and then reduced to pure aluminium metal through the application of an electric current. The resulting molten aluminium is then cast into ingots, billets, or other shapes for further processing or use.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of unwrought aluminium include 2818 Aluminium oxide, which is the raw material, as well as electricity, carbon anodes, and various other materials and equipment necessary for the electrolytic reduction process. Bauxite, the primary ore from which alumina is extracted, is a key upstream input for this industry.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the unwrought aluminium industry are various forms of aluminium ingots, billets, and other semi-finished products. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, such as 7604 Aluminium bars, rods and profiles, 7605 Aluminium wire, 7606 Aluminium plates, sheets and strip, and 7607 Aluminium foil, which further process the aluminium into finished goods for end-use applications.

Family tree for aluminium; unwrought

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    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>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/760110'>760110: Aluminium; unwrought, (not alloyed)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/760120'>760120: Aluminium; unwrought, alloys</a>"]


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