HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7607.20 – Aluminium; foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm
HS code 7607.20 is the 6-digit subheading for aluminium, foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm. It is used for aluminium-paper laminate foil, aluminium-plastic composite foil, blister packaging foil (backed), flexible packaging laminates and tobacco packaging foil.
What HS 7607.20 covers
This category covers aluminium foil backed with materials like paper, paperboard, plastics, or similar substances, with the aluminium layer not exceeding 0.2mm in thickness. These composite foils are extensively traded internationally, primarily for packaging applications where enhanced barrier properties, strength, or printability are required. Importers are typically packaging converters, food and beverage companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and tobacco companies, all seeking multi-layer materials for product protection and shelf appeal. Exporters are specialized laminators and flexible packaging producers, often located in regions with advanced converting capabilities. Key trade considerations include the type of backing material (e.g., PET, PE, paper), the total laminate structure, barrier performance (moisture, oxygen), and printability. The market is driven by consumer demand for convenient, safe, and aesthetically pleasing packaging solutions.
- Covers
- Aluminium-paper laminate foil
- Aluminium-plastic composite foil
- Blister packaging foil (backed)
- Flexible packaging laminates
- Tobacco packaging foil
- Confectionery wrap foil (backed)
- Insulation foil with backing
- Examples
- Amcor flexible packaging
- Huhtamaki backed foil
- Mondi Group laminates
- Constantia Flexibles backed foil
Codes often confused with 7607.20
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 760711 or 760719 (unbacked foil) because of the aluminium component, but the presence of a backing material is the defining characteristic.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 760720, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 760720 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.8% 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 China $646M 17% of world exports
- 2 Germany $588M 16% of world exports
- 3 France $303M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $388M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 Germany $328M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 China $311M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 code for 7607.20
Brazil does not split HS 7607.20: its NCM code is 7607.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 76.07 →
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 7607.20
What is HS code 760720?
HS code 760720 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aluminium; foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm. This category covers aluminium foil backed with materials like paper, paperboard, plastics, or similar substances, with the aluminium layer not exceeding 0.2mm in thickness. These composite foils are extensively traded internationally, primarily for packaging applications where enhanced barrier properties, strength, or printability are required. Importers are typically packaging converters, food and beverage companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and tobacco companies, all seeking multi-layer materials for product protection and shelf appeal. Exporters are specialized laminators and flexible packaging producers, often located in regions with advanced converting capabilities. Key trade considerations include the type of backing material (e.g., PET, PE, paper), the total laminate structure, barrier performance (moisture, oxygen), and printability. The market is driven by consumer demand for convenient, safe, and aesthetically pleasing packaging solutions.
What products fall under HS code 760720?
Aluminium-paper laminate foil, Aluminium-plastic composite foil, Blister packaging foil (backed), Flexible packaging laminates, Tobacco packaging foil, Confectionery wrap foil (backed), Insulation foil with backing
What are common misclassifications for HS code 760720?
This code is frequently confused with 760711 or 760719 (unbacked foil) because of the aluminium component, but the presence of a backing material is the defining characteristic.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 760720?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 760720 in UN Comtrade data were China ($646M, 17% of world exports), Germany ($588M) and France ($303M). World exports came to about $3.7B, 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 760720?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 760720 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($388M, 8.8% of world imports), Germany ($328M) and China ($311M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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 760720 structured?
HS code 760720 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 760720?
In Brazil, HS code 760720 is NCM 7607.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.