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

HS code 760900 covers a range of aluminium tube and pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves. These components are essential in a variety of industries, facilitating the efficient transport and distribution of fluids and gases. As a key part of the broader 760000 Aluminium and articles thereof industry, the production and trade of these fittings play a vital role in supporting global supply chains and infrastructure development.

Aluminium tube and pipe fittings are typically manufactured through a combination of casting, extrusion, and machining processes. Molten aluminium is poured into molds to create the basic shapes, which are then further refined through cutting, drilling, and threading operations to produce the final fittings. Advanced computer-controlled machinery and precision tooling are often employed to ensure consistent quality and dimensional accuracy.

The primary raw material for this industry is aluminium, which is sourced from 760110 Aluminium, not alloyed; unwrought and 760120 Aluminium alloys; unwrought producers. Manufacturers also require a range of specialized tools, dies, and machinery to shape and assemble the fittings. Energy, such as electricity and natural gas, is another key input for the melting, casting, and machining processes.

The aluminium tube and pipe fittings produced under HS code 760900 are used in a wide variety of applications, including plumbing, HVAC systems, industrial equipment, and transportation infrastructure. These fittings are often consumed by industries such as 842139 Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for gases; other, 842199 Parts for filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases, and 870799 Parts and accessories, for tractors, motor vehicles for the transport of ten or more persons, motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, motor vehicles for the transport of goods and special purpose motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705; other.