Aluminium and articles thereof

HS v2022 Code: 76

About aluminium and articles thereof

HS code 76 covers a wide range of aluminium products, from raw aluminium to finished articles. Aluminium is a versatile and lightweight metal with a variety of industrial and commercial applications, making it a crucial component in many sectors of the global economy. The aluminium industry plays a significant role in international trade, with aluminium and aluminium-based products being widely traded commodities.

Production process

The production of aluminium involves several key steps. First, bauxite ore is mined and refined into alumina through the Bayer process. The alumina is then smelted in an electrolytic reduction process to produce raw aluminium. This aluminium can then be further processed into a wide range of products, such as sheets, bars, foils, and castings, using techniques like rolling, extrusion, and casting.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the aluminium industry include bauxite ore, which is the primary raw material, as well as electricity, natural gas, and other energy sources to power the smelting and refining processes. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as smelters, rolling mills, and extrusion presses, are also essential for the production of aluminium and aluminium-based products.

Production outputs

The aluminium industry produces a diverse range of outputs, including 7601 Unwrought aluminium, 7604 Aluminium bars, rods and profiles, 7605 Aluminium wire, 7606 Aluminium plates, sheets and strip, and 7607 Aluminium foil. These aluminium products are widely used in industries such as 8407 Engines, 8708 Parts and accessories of motor vehicles, 8411 Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers and other gas turbines, and 8517 Telephone sets, including telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

Family tree for aluminium and articles thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/76'>76: Aluminium and articles thereof</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7601'>7601: Aluminium; unwrought</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7602'>7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7603'>7603: Aluminium; powders and flakes</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7604'>7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7605'>7605: Aluminium wire</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7606'>7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7607'>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/v2022/7608'>7608: Aluminium; tubes and pipes</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7609'>7609: Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7610'>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/v2022/7611'>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/v2022/7612'>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/v2022/7613'>7613: Aluminium; containers for compressed or liquefied gas</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7614'>7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated)</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7615'>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/v2022/7616'>7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76</a>"]


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