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

HS v2022 Code: 7609

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

HS code 7609 covers a wide range of aluminium tube and pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves. These components are essential in various industries, enabling the efficient transport and connection of fluids and gases. 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 first melted and cast into the desired shapes, such as couplings or elbows. These cast components are then subjected to extrusion, where the aluminium is forced through a die to create the desired tube or pipe profiles. Finally, the extruded components undergo machining operations, such as drilling, threading, and finishing, to achieve the precise dimensions and specifications required for 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 raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, such as casting equipment, extrusion presses, and CNC machining tools, to transform the raw material into the finished products. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also essential for the various production processes.

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 7608 Aluminium; tubes and pipes, 8481 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves, and 8412 (Engines and motors (excluding steam turbines, internal combustion piston engines, hydraulic turbines, water wheels, gas turbines)).

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

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/76'>76: Aluminium and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7609'>7609: Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</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/v2022/7604'>7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7605'>7605: Aluminium wire</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7606'>7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm</a>"]
A --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7608'>7608: Aluminium; tubes and pipes</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/v2022/760900'>760900: Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</a>"]


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