About HS Code 760711
This category encompasses unbacked aluminium foil, rolled but not further worked, with a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm. This is a high-volume commodity in international trade, serving as a primary material for a vast array of packaging, insulation, and industrial applications. Importers include food and beverage packaging manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, HVAC system producers, and converters who further process the foil into finished products. Exporters are typically large-scale aluminium rolling mills, often located in countries with significant primary aluminium production capacity or advanced rolling technologies. Key aspects of trade involve the specific gauge (thickness), width, and temper of the foil, as these properties dictate its suitability for different end-uses like flexible packaging, household foil, or heat exchangers. Global demand is influenced by consumer packaging trends, food safety regulations, and industrial growth.
Products Under This Code
Aluminium packaging foil (rolled), Household aluminium foil (jumbo rolls), Pharmaceutical blister foil (unworked), HVAC insulation foil (rolled), Aluminium capacitor foil (unworked), Flexible packaging base foil, Food container foil stock
Real World Examples
Aluflexpack foil rolls, Amcor packaging foil, Hindalco Industries foil stock, Novelis rolled foil
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 760719 (unbacked, not rolled) or 760720 (backed foil) due to the similar material but differing processing or backing.
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.
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
China, Germany, USA, and India are major players in both importing and exporting this type of rolled aluminium foil.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 760711?
HS code 760711 covers: Aluminium; foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm. This category encompasses unbacked aluminium foil, rolled but not further worked, with a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm. This is a high-volume commodity in international trade, serving as a primary material for a vast array of packaging, insulation, and industrial applications. Importers include food and beverage packaging manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, HVAC system producers, and converters who further process the foil into finished products. Exporters are typically large-scale aluminium rolling mills, often located in countries with significant primary aluminium production capacity or advanced rolling technologies. Key aspects of trade involve the specific gauge (thickness), width, and temper of the foil, as these properties dictate its suitability for different end-uses like flexible packaging, household foil, or heat exchangers. Global demand is influenced by consumer packaging trends, food safety regulations, and industrial growth.
What products fall under HS code 760711?
Aluminium packaging foil (rolled), Household aluminium foil (jumbo rolls), Pharmaceutical blister foil (unworked), HVAC insulation foil (rolled), Aluminium capacitor foil (unworked), Flexible packaging base foil, Food container foil stock
What are common misclassifications for HS code 760711?
This code can be confused with 760719 (unbacked, not rolled) or 760720 (backed foil) due to the similar material but differing processing or backing.
How is HS code 760711 structured?
HS code 760711 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (76) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.