Aluminium; tubes and pipes

HS v2017 Code: 7608

About aluminium; tubes and pipes

HS code 7608 covers the trade and production of aluminium tubes and pipes. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader metal manufacturing sector, providing essential components for a wide range of applications across various industries. Aluminium tubes and pipes are valued for their strength, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties, making them indispensable in sectors such as construction, transportation, and industrial equipment.

Production process

The production of aluminium tubes and pipes typically involves a multi-step process. First, aluminium ingots or billets are heated and extruded through a die to create the desired tube or pipe shape. The extruded tubes may then undergo additional processing, such as drawing, rolling, or welding, to refine the dimensions and surface finish. Quality control measures, including non-destructive testing, are implemented throughout the production process to ensure the integrity and consistency of the final products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the aluminium tubes and pipes industry include aluminium raw materials, such as ingots or billets, as well as various alloying elements like copper, magnesium, or silicon. Specialized machinery, such as extrusion presses, rolling mills, and welding equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, energy sources, and transportation infrastructure to support the efficient production and distribution of these products.

Production outputs

The aluminium tubes and pipes produced under HS code 7608 are widely used in a variety of applications. They are commonly found in 7610 Aluminium structures and parts of structures for construction projects, 8607 Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling-stock, and 8708 Parts and accessories of motor vehicles. These tubes and pipes may also be used in 8414 Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, 8418 Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps, and various industrial equipment.

Family tree for aluminium; tubes and pipes

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/76'>76: Aluminium and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7608'>7608: Aluminium; tubes and pipes</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7601'>7601: Aluminium; unwrought</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7602'>7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7603'>7603: Aluminium; powders and flakes</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7604'>7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7605'>7605: Aluminium wire</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7606'>7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm</a>"]
A --> I["<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 --> 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/v2017/760810'>760810: Aluminium; tubes and pipes, not alloyed</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/760820'>760820: Aluminium; tubes and pipes, alloys</a>"]


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