HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7612.90 – Aluminium; casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment
HS code 7612.90 is the 6-digit subheading for aluminium, casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment. It is used for beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans (empty), small aluminium drums and aluminium boxes for components.
What HS 7612.90 covers
This HS code covers a diverse range of aluminium containers, such as casks, drums, cans, and boxes, with a capacity of 300 liters or less, intended for materials other than compressed or liquefied gases. This broad category includes common items like beverage cans, food cans, and empty aerosol cans, as well as smaller industrial drums. These containers are vital for packaging consumer products, chemicals, and various industrial goods due to aluminium's excellent barrier properties, light weight, and high recyclability. Importers typically include food and beverage companies, chemical manufacturers, and general consumer product brands. Exporters are large-scale aluminium packaging manufacturers. Key trade considerations involve internal coatings for product compatibility, printing capabilities for branding, and adherence to food safety or hazardous material regulations, making them ubiquitous in global supply chains.
- Covers
- Beverage cans
- Food cans
- Aerosol cans (empty)
- Small aluminium drums
- Aluminium boxes for components
- Paint cans
- Chemical storage cans
- Oil cans
- Examples
- Coca-Cola cans
- Red Bull cans
- empty aerosol cans for deodorants
- small aluminium drums for specialty chemicals
- tuna cans
Codes often confused with 7612.90
Common mistake. Can be confused with 761210 (collapsible tubes) or 761300 (gas containers), but 761290 covers rigid, non-gas containers under 300L. Also, 761100 covers similar containers over 300L.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 761290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 761290 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 8.0% 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 Germany $850M 11% of world exports
- 2 United States $827M 11% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $575M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $7.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $605M 8.0% of world imports
- 2 Germany $568M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 France $417M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $7.6B 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 7612.90 5
Brazil splits HS 7612.90 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7612.90.1 Tubular containersRecipientes tubulares Group
- 7612.90.11 Aluminium aerosol containers, 700 cm³ or lessPara aerossóis, com capacidade inferior ou igual a 700 cm³
- 7612.90.12 Liquid-nitrogen cryogenic aluminium containersIsotérmicos, refrigerados a nitrogênio (azoto) líquido, do tipo utilizado para sêmen, sangue, tecidos biológicos e outros produtos semelhantes
- 7612.90.19 Other rigid aluminium tubular containersOutros
- 7612.90.20 Aluminium coffee capsules for beverage machinesRecipientes (cápsulas) para embalagem de café e produtos semelhantes, do tipo utilizado em máquinas para preparação de bebidas
- 7612.90.90 Other aluminium casks, drums, cans and boxesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 76.12 →
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 7612.90
What is HS code 761290?
HS code 761290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aluminium; casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no mechanical or thermal equipment. This HS code covers a diverse range of aluminium containers, such as casks, drums, cans, and boxes, with a capacity of 300 liters or less, intended for materials other than compressed or liquefied gases. This broad category includes common items like beverage cans, food cans, and empty aerosol cans, as well as smaller industrial drums. These containers are vital for packaging consumer products, chemicals, and various industrial goods due to aluminium's excellent barrier properties, light weight, and high recyclability. Importers typically include food and beverage companies, chemical manufacturers, and general consumer product brands. Exporters are large-scale aluminium packaging manufacturers. Key trade considerations involve internal coatings for product compatibility, printing capabilities for branding, and adherence to food safety or hazardous material regulations, making them ubiquitous in global supply chains.
What products fall under HS code 761290?
Beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans (empty), small aluminium drums, aluminium boxes for components, paint cans, chemical storage cans, oil cans
What are common misclassifications for HS code 761290?
Can be confused with 761210 (collapsible tubes) or 761300 (gas containers), but 761290 covers rigid, non-gas containers under 300L. Also, 761100 covers similar containers over 300L.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 761290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 761290 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($850M, 11% of world exports), the United States ($827M) and Czechia ($575M). World exports came to about $7.7B, 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 761290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 761290 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($605M, 8.0% of world imports), Germany ($568M) and France ($417M). World imports came to about $7.6B, 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.
How is HS code 761290 structured?
HS code 761290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (76) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 761290?
Brazil splits HS code 761290 into 5 NCM codes: 7612.90.11 (Aluminium aerosol containers, 700 cm³ or less), 7612.90.12 (Liquid-nitrogen cryogenic aluminium containers), 7612.90.19 (Other rigid aluminium tubular containers), 7612.90.20 (Aluminium coffee capsules for beverage machines), 7612.90.90 (Other aluminium casks, drums, cans and boxes). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.