HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 7606.12 – Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)

HS code 7606.12 is the 6-digit subheading for aluminium, plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square). It is used for 5083 aluminum alloy plates, 6061 aluminum alloy sheets, 7075 aluminum alloy strips, marine-grade aluminum sheets and automotive body panels.

What HS 7606.12 covers

This HS code covers aluminum alloy plates, sheets, and strips that are rectangular or square in shape and have a thickness exceeding 0.2mm. These semi-finished products are fundamental to numerous manufacturing sectors due to aluminum alloys' excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and formability. Key importers and exporters include automotive manufacturers for body panels, aerospace companies for aircraft skins, construction material suppliers for architectural cladding, and producers of consumer electronics. The specific alloy series (e.g., 5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx series) and temper condition are crucial for determining their end-use and market value. The 'CBAM' designation indicates that imports into the EU may be subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, impacting trade dynamics.

Covers
  • 5083 aluminum alloy plates
  • 6061 aluminum alloy sheets
  • 7075 aluminum alloy strips
  • Marine-grade aluminum sheets
  • Automotive body panels
  • Aircraft skin sheets
  • Architectural aluminum panels
Examples
  • Alcoa aluminum sheets
  • Constellium aluminum plates
  • Hydro aluminum strips
  • Kaiser Aluminum sheets

Codes often confused with 7606.12

Common mistake. This code is often confused with non-alloyed aluminum sheets (760611) or non-rectangular/non-square forms (760691, 760692), as it specifies 'alloys' and 'rectangular (including square).'

7606.11Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square)7606.91Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, not alloyed, (not rectangular or square)7606.92Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, (not rectangular or square)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 760612, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 760612 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% 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. 1 China $8.8B
  2. 2 Germany $5.9B
  3. 3 South Korea $2.8B

World total: $36.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $3.6B
  2. 2 Germany $3.3B
  3. 3 Mexico $2.9B

World total: $35.9B 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 7606.12 4

Brazil splits HS 7606.12 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 7606.12.10 Varnished aluminium-magnesium sheet, up to 0.3 mmCom teores, em peso, de magnésio igual ou superior a 4 % e inferior ou igual a 5 %, de manganês igual ou superior a 0,20 % e inferior ou igual a 0,50 %, de ferro inferior ou igual a 0,35 %, de silício inferior ou igual a 0,20 % e de outros metais, em conjunto, inferior ou igual a 0,75 %, e de espessura inferior ou igual a 0,3 mm e largura igual ou superior a 1.450 mm, envernizadas em ambas as faces
  2. 7606.12.20 Alloy sheet, 99% aluminium or more, up to 0.4 mmCom um teor, em peso, de alumínio igual ou superior a 99 % e de magnésio superior a 0,10 %, de espessura inferior ou igual a 0,40 mm, com um limite de resistência a tração igual ou superior a 140 MPa, mas inferior ou igual a 240 MPa, e alongamento igual ou superior a 0,90 %, mas inferior ou igual a 7 %
  3. 7606.12.30 Clad aluminium alloy sheet, except AA 3003/AA 4343Simplesmente laminadas, constituídas de, pelo menos, duas camadas de diferentes ligas de alumínio, sendo uma o núcleo e as outras de revestimento, exceto: núcleo de liga da Aluminium Association AA 3003 modificada (liga de alumínio com um teor, em peso, de silício inferior ou igual a 0,60 %, de ferro inferior ou igual a 0,70 %, de cobre igual ou superior a 0,05 % e inferior ou igual a 0,20 %, de manganês igual ou superior a 1,0 % e inferior ou igual a 1,5 %, de zinco inferior ou igual a 0,15 % e de outros elementos total inferior ou igual a 0,15 %) com revestimento de liga AA 4343 (liga de alumínio com um teor, em peso, de silício igual ou superior a 6,8 % e inferior ou igual a 8,2 %, de ferro inferior ou igual a 0,80 %, de cobre inferior ou igual a 0,25 %, de manganês inferior ou igual a 0,10 %, de zinco inferior ou igual a 0,20 % e de outros elementos total inferior ou igual a 0,15 %)
  4. 7606.12.90 Other rectangular aluminium alloy sheetOutras

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 76.06 →

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 7606.12

What is HS code 760612?

HS code 760612 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square). This HS code covers aluminum alloy plates, sheets, and strips that are rectangular or square in shape and have a thickness exceeding 0.2mm. These semi-finished products are fundamental to numerous manufacturing sectors due to aluminum alloys' excellent strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and formability. Key importers and exporters include automotive manufacturers for body panels, aerospace companies for aircraft skins, construction material suppliers for architectural cladding, and producers of consumer electronics. The specific alloy series (e.g., 5xxx, 6xxx, 7xxx series) and temper condition are crucial for determining their end-use and market value. The 'CBAM' designation indicates that imports into the EU may be subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, impacting trade dynamics.

What products fall under HS code 760612?

5083 aluminum alloy plates, 6061 aluminum alloy sheets, 7075 aluminum alloy strips, marine-grade aluminum sheets, automotive body panels, aircraft skin sheets, architectural aluminum panels

What are common misclassifications for HS code 760612?

This code is often confused with non-alloyed aluminum sheets (760611) or non-rectangular/non-square forms (760691, 760692), as it specifies 'alloys' and 'rectangular (including square).'

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 760612?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 760612 in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.8B, 24% of world exports), Germany ($5.9B) and South Korea ($2.8B). World exports came to about $36.6B, 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 760612?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 760612 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.6B, 10% of world imports), Germany ($3.3B) and Mexico ($2.9B). World imports came to about $35.9B, 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 760612 structured?

HS code 760612 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (76) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 760612?

Brazil splits HS code 760612 into 4 NCM codes: 7606.12.10 (Varnished aluminium-magnesium sheet, up to 0.3 mm), 7606.12.20 (Alloy sheet, 99% aluminium or more, up to 0.4 mm), 7606.12.30 (Clad aluminium alloy sheet, except AA 3003/AA 4343), 7606.12.90 (Other rectangular aluminium alloy sheet). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.