HS code · 4-digit heading
HS Code 76.13 – Aluminium; containers for compressed or liquefied gas
What HS 76.13 covers
Heading 7613 specifically covers aluminium containers designed for compressed or liquefied gas. This classification encompasses a range of high-pressure vessels such as cylinders, tanks, and canisters used across various industries. Unlike heading 7612, which focuses on non-gas containers, 7613 is defined by its specialized purpose and the stringent safety standards required for gas containment. These containers are crucial for sectors like healthcare (oxygen cylinders), industrial manufacturing (argon, helium, CO2 cylinders), diving (scuba tanks), and specialized automotive applications. The scope includes both empty and filled containers, although the classification typically refers to the container itself. Proper classification is paramount for trade compliance due to the inherent safety risks associated with transporting gases, requiring adherence to specific international regulations (e.g., UN, DOT, ISO standards) beyond general customs duties. This heading underscores aluminium's strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, making it an ideal material for lightweight, durable gas cylinders. As a specialized article within Chapter 76, it highlights advanced fabrication of aluminium for critical applications.
- Covers
- Aluminium oxygen cylinders
- Scuba diving tanks
- CO2 cylinders for beverages
- Nitrous oxide canisters
- Empty fire extinguisher cylinders
- Industrial gas cylinders (argon, helium)
- Medical gas cylinders
- Calibration gas cylinders
- Portable welding gas cylinders
- Refrigerant recovery cylinders
- Paintball gun air tanks
- Automotive airbag inflator cylinders (empty)
- Laboratory gas cylinders
- Specialty industrial gas vessels
- Small propane canisters (empty)
- Breathing air cylinders
- High-pressure air tanks
- Hydrogen storage cylinders (empty)
- Acetylene cylinders (empty)
- Gas sampling cylinders
- Nitrogen gas cylinders (empty)
- Fuel cell storage tanks (empty)
- Inert gas cylinders (empty)
- Gas chromatography cylinders.
- Examples
A medical supply company in Brazil imports lightweight aluminium oxygen cylinders from the USA for hospital and home healthcare use, often via air cargo due to the urgent nature of medical supplies. A European brewery sources bulk CO2 cylinders from a specialized manufacturer in Germany, transported across the continent by road, essential for carbonating beverages. An Australian diving equipment distributor imports high-pressure aluminium scuba tanks from Japan, shipped via maritime routes across the Pacific, catering to the recreational diving market. An Indian industrial gas supplier imports specialized aluminium cylinders for argon from China, leveraging cost-effective sea freight for bulk industrial applications.
Subheadings under 76.13 1
Codes often confused with 76.13
Common mistake. A common mistake is confusing 7613 with 7612, which covers non-gas aluminium containers. The explicit purpose for 'compressed or liquefied gas' is the defining characteristic for 7613. Another error involves misclassifying these containers if they are made of other materials, such as steel (Chapter 73) or composite materials (Chapter 39 or 68), which requires careful material verification. The stringent safety and testing requirements for gas containers often differentiate them, and misclassification can lead to significant compliance issues, including safety violations and delays. Always confirm the material and intended contents.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 7613, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 7613 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 24% 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 United States $161M 19% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $113M 13% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $104M 12% of world exports
World total: $859M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $208M 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $78M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $60M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $866M 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.
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 76.13
What is HS code 7613?
HS code 7613 is a 4-digit heading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aluminium; containers for compressed or liquefied gas. Heading 7613 specifically covers aluminium containers designed for compressed or liquefied gas. This classification encompasses a range of high-pressure vessels such as cylinders, tanks, and canisters used across various industries. Unlike heading 7612, which focuses on non-gas containers, 7613 is defined by its specialized purpose and the stringent safety standards required for gas containment. These containers are crucial for sectors like healthcare (oxygen cylinders), industrial manufacturing (argon, helium, CO2 cylinders), diving (scuba tanks), and specialized automotive applications. The scope includes both empty and filled containers, although the classification typically refers to the container itself. Proper classification is paramount for trade compliance due to the inherent safety risks associated with transporting gases, requiring adherence to specific international regulations (e.g., UN, DOT, ISO standards) beyond general customs duties. This heading underscores aluminium's strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance, making it an ideal material for lightweight, durable gas cylinders. As a specialized article within Chapter 76, it highlights advanced fabrication of aluminium for critical applications.
What products fall under HS code 7613?
Aluminium oxygen cylinders, scuba diving tanks, CO2 cylinders for beverages, nitrous oxide canisters, empty fire extinguisher cylinders, industrial gas cylinders (argon, helium), medical gas cylinders, calibration gas cylinders, portable welding gas cylinders, refrigerant recovery cylinders, paintball gun air tanks, automotive airbag inflator cylinders (empty), laboratory gas cylinders, specialty industrial gas vessels, small propane canisters (empty), breathing air cylinders, high-pressure air tanks, hydrogen storage cylinders (empty), acetylene cylinders (empty), gas sampling cylinders, nitrogen gas cylinders (empty), fuel cell storage tanks (empty), inert gas cylinders (empty), gas chromatography cylinders.
What are common misclassifications for HS code 7613?
A common mistake is confusing 7613 with 7612, which covers non-gas aluminium containers. The explicit purpose for 'compressed or liquefied gas' is the defining characteristic for 7613. Another error involves misclassifying these containers if they are made of other materials, such as steel (Chapter 73) or composite materials (Chapter 39 or 68), which requires careful material verification. The stringent safety and testing requirements for gas containers often differentiate them, and misclassification can lead to significant compliance issues, including safety violations and delays. Always confirm the material and intended contents.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 7613?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 7613 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($161M, 19% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($113M) and the Netherlands ($104M). World exports came to about $859M, 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 7613?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 7613 in UN Comtrade data were India ($208M, 24% of world imports), Germany ($78M) and the Netherlands ($60M). World imports came to about $866M, 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 7613 structured?
HS code 7613 is a 4-digit heading under Chapter 76 of the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (76) identify the chapter, and digits 3-4 (13) specify the heading. This code contains multiple 6-digit subheadings for precise product classification.