HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7605.11 – Aluminium; (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm
HS code 7605.11 is the 6-digit subheading for aluminium, (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm. It is used for aluminium electrical conductor wire, aluminium overhead power lines, aluminium busbar wire, aluminium welding wire (large diameter) and aluminium cable core.
What HS 7605.11 covers
This HS code covers unalloyed aluminium wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mm. This category of wire is a significant commodity in international trade, primarily valued for its excellent electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties. It serves as a crucial raw material in the electrical power transmission and distribution sectors, as well as in certain mechanical applications. Countries with extensive infrastructure development and industrialization, such as India, Brazil, and the United States, are major importers, using these wires for power cables, overhead lines, and large-scale electrical installations. Key exporters often include nations with substantial primary aluminium production and wire drawing capabilities, like China, Russia, and Canada. Trade considerations include the purity of the aluminium, its tensile strength, and adherence to specific industry standards for electrical applications. The global demand is closely tied to investments in energy infrastructure and industrial expansion.
- Covers
- Aluminium electrical conductor wire
- Aluminium overhead power lines
- Aluminium busbar wire
- Aluminium welding wire (large diameter)
- Aluminium cable core
- Aluminium rod for drawing
- Aluminium wire for structural applications
- Examples
- Southwire ACSR conductors
- Prysmian Aluminium wire
- Nexans Aluminium Rod
- General Cable Aluminium Wire
Codes often confused with 7605.11
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 760519 (unalloyed wire 7mm or less) due to the size distinction, and with 760521 (alloyed wire exceeding 7mm) if the alloy content is not verified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 760511, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 760511 in UN Comtrade data was Bahrain, with about 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Bahrain* ~$547M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 India $515M 11% of world exports
- 3 Canada $514M 11% of world exports
World total: $4.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $825M 17% of world imports
- 2 Italy $351M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $301M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 7605.11 2
Brazil splits HS 7605.11 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7605.11.10 Aluminium wire over 7 mm, at least 99.45% pureCom um teor de alumínio igual ou superior a 99,45 %, em peso, e uma resistividade elétrica inferior ou igual a 0,0283 ohm.mm²/m
- 7605.11.90 Other unalloyed aluminium wire over 7 mmOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 76.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Questions about HS 7605.11
What is HS code 760511?
HS code 760511 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aluminium; (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm. This HS code covers unalloyed aluminium wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7mm. This category of wire is a significant commodity in international trade, primarily valued for its excellent electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties. It serves as a crucial raw material in the electrical power transmission and distribution sectors, as well as in certain mechanical applications. Countries with extensive infrastructure development and industrialization, such as India, Brazil, and the United States, are major importers, using these wires for power cables, overhead lines, and large-scale electrical installations. Key exporters often include nations with substantial primary aluminium production and wire drawing capabilities, like China, Russia, and Canada. Trade considerations include the purity of the aluminium, its tensile strength, and adherence to specific industry standards for electrical applications. The global demand is closely tied to investments in energy infrastructure and industrial expansion.
What products fall under HS code 760511?
Aluminium electrical conductor wire, Aluminium overhead power lines, Aluminium busbar wire, Aluminium welding wire (large diameter), Aluminium cable core, Aluminium rod for drawing, Aluminium wire for structural applications
What are common misclassifications for HS code 760511?
This code can be confused with 760519 (unalloyed wire 7mm or less) due to the size distinction, and with 760521 (alloyed wire exceeding 7mm) if the alloy content is not verified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 760511?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 760511 in UN Comtrade data were Bahrain (about $547M, 12% of world exports), India ($515M) and Canada ($514M). World exports came to about $4.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 760511?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 760511 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($825M, 17% of world imports), Italy ($351M) and the Netherlands ($301M). World imports came to about $4.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 760511 structured?
HS code 760511 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (76) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 760511?
Brazil splits HS code 760511 into 2 NCM codes: 7605.11.10 (Aluminium wire over 7 mm, at least 99.45% pure), 7605.11.90 (Other unalloyed aluminium wire over 7 mm). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.