Aluminium; unwrought, alloys

HS code 760120 covers the import and export of unwrought aluminium alloys. Aluminium is a versatile and widely-used metal, with applications across various industries including construction, transportation, packaging, and electronics. As a key component in many manufactured goods, the global trade of aluminium alloys plays a significant role in the broader economy.

Aluminium alloys are produced by combining pure aluminium with small amounts of other metals such as copper, silicon, magnesium, and manganese. The alloying process enhances the metal's strength, durability, and other desirable properties. Manufacturers use a range of techniques, including melting, casting, and rolling, to shape the aluminium alloy into the desired form for various applications.

The primary inputs for the production of aluminium alloys are raw aluminium, alloying elements, and energy sources to power the manufacturing process. Aluminium smelters and refineries rely on a steady supply of bauxite ore, the main raw material for aluminium production. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as furnaces, casting molds, and rolling mills, are also essential inputs in the manufacturing of aluminium alloys.

Aluminium alloys produced under HS code 760120 are widely used in the manufacture of a diverse range of products, including 760410 Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles, 760511 Aluminium; wire, not alloyed, 760711 Aluminium foil; rolled but not further worked, and 761010 Aluminium; structures and parts of structures. These aluminium alloy products are then consumed by industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods.