Aluminium; unwrought

HS v2022 Code: 7601

About aluminium; unwrought

HS code 7601 covers the import and export of unwrought aluminium, a versatile and widely-used non-ferrous metal. Aluminium is a crucial material in numerous industries, from construction and transportation to packaging and electronics. Its lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and highly conductive properties make it an essential component in a wide range of products and applications, contributing significantly to the global economy.

Production process

The production of unwrought aluminium typically involves the electrolytic reduction of alumina (aluminium oxide) in a process known as the Hall-Héroult process. This process involves the use of a molten cryolite bath, where the alumina is dissolved and then reduced to pure aluminium metal through the application of an electric current. The resulting molten aluminium is then cast into ingots, billets, or other shapes for further processing or use.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of unwrought aluminium include bauxite, the raw material for alumina production, as well as significant amounts of electricity to power the electrolytic reduction process. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment, such as electrolytic cells, casting molds, and other machinery, as well as a skilled workforce to operate the production facilities.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 7601 is unwrought aluminium in various forms, including ingots, billets, and other cast shapes. These outputs are then further processed and consumed by a wide range of industries, including 7604 Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles, 7605 Aluminium; wire, 7606 Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm, and 7607 Aluminium; foil of a thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm.

Family tree for aluminium; unwrought

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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>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/760110'>760110: Aluminium; unwrought, (not alloyed)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/760120'>760120: Aluminium; unwrought, alloys</a>"]


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