Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles

HS v2022 Code: 7604

About aluminium; bars, rods and profiles

HS code 7604 covers the import and export of aluminium bars, rods, and profiles. This industry is a crucial component of the broader metal manufacturing sector, providing essential raw materials and semi-finished products for a wide range of downstream industries. Aluminium's unique properties, such as its lightweight, corrosion resistance, and high strength-to-weight ratio, make it a highly versatile material with applications in construction, transportation, packaging, and consumer goods, among others. The global demand for aluminium products continues to grow, driven by factors such as urbanization, infrastructure development, and the increasing use of lightweight materials in various industries.

Production process

The production of aluminium bars, rods, and profiles typically involves a multi-step process. First, primary aluminium is produced through the electrolytic reduction of alumina (aluminium oxide) in a process known as the Hall-Héroult process. The molten aluminium is then cast into ingots or billets, which are subsequently reheated and extruded or rolled into the desired shapes and sizes of bars, rods, and profiles. Extrusion is a common technique, where the heated aluminium is forced through a die to create the desired cross-sectional shape, while rolling involves passing the metal through a series of rollers to achieve the desired dimensions.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of aluminium bars, rods, and profiles include raw aluminium, energy (electricity and/or natural gas), and specialized machinery such as extrusion presses and rolling mills. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including engineers, technicians, and operators, to operate the production equipment and ensure quality control. The availability of reliable transportation infrastructure is also crucial for the efficient movement of raw materials and finished products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 7604 are aluminium bars, rods, and profiles, which are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries. These include the 7608 Aluminium; tubes and pipes industry, the 7610 Aluminium; structures and parts of structures industry, and the 8708 Parts and accessories for motor vehicles industry, among others. Aluminium products from this code are widely used in construction, automotive, and consumer goods manufacturing, contributing to the overall growth and development of the global economy.

Family tree for aluminium; bars, rods and profiles

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/76'>76: Aluminium and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7604'>7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7601'>7601: Aluminium; unwrought</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7602'>7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7603'>7603: Aluminium; powders and flakes</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/v2022/760410'>760410: Aluminium; (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/760421'>760421: Aluminium; alloys, hollow profiles</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/760429'>760429: Aluminium; alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow</a>"]


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