Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)

HS v2017 Code: 7609

About aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)

HS code 7609 covers a range of aluminium tube and pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves. These components are essential in various industries, enabling the efficient transportation and distribution of fluids, gases, and other materials. The aluminium tube and pipe fittings industry plays a crucial role in supporting the infrastructure, manufacturing, and construction sectors, contributing to the broader economic development.

Production process

The production of aluminium tube and pipe fittings typically involves a combination of casting, extrusion, and machining processes. Aluminium alloys are melted and poured into molds to create the desired shapes, such as couplings and elbows. Extruded aluminium tubes and pipes are then cut and machined to produce the required fittings. Advanced techniques, including computer-controlled machining and precision tooling, ensure the consistent quality and dimensional accuracy of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the aluminium tube and pipe fittings industry include aluminium ingots or billets, which serve as the primary raw material. Specialized machinery, such as casting equipment, extruders, and CNC machines, are also essential for the production process. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, energy sources, and various consumables, such as lubricants and cutting tools, to maintain efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the aluminium tube and pipe fittings industry are the various types of couplings, elbows, sleeves, and other fittings used in a wide range of applications. These components are often consumed by industries such as 8413 Pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device; liquid elevators, 8414 Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan, whether or not fitted with filters, and 8481 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.

Family tree for aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/76'>76: Aluminium and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7609'>7609: Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</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/v2017/7608'>7608: Aluminium; tubes and pipes</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/v2017/760900'>760900: Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</a>"]


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