HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7616.10 – Aluminium; nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles
HS code 7616.10 is the 6-digit subheading for aluminium, nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles. It is used for aluminium screws, bolts, nuts, rivets and washers.
What HS 7616.10 covers
This HS code covers a wide array of small aluminium fasteners and fixing elements, including nails, tacks, staples (excluding office staples), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, and washers. These components are indispensable in industries where lightweight, corrosion resistance, and non-magnetic properties are critical, such as aerospace, marine, electronics, and construction. Aluminium fasteners are often preferred over steel in applications requiring weight reduction or where galvanic corrosion with other aluminium components must be prevented. Importers include manufacturers across various sectors, hardware distributors, and construction suppliers. Exporters are specialized fastener manufacturers. Key trade considerations involve specific alloy grades, thread types, head styles, and strict compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM) for strength and durability, ensuring their reliability in demanding applications.
- Covers
- Aluminium screws
- Bolts
- Nuts
- Rivets
- Washers
- Nails
- Staples
- Cotter pins
- Threaded rods
- Screw hooks
- Examples
- Aircraft-grade aluminium rivets
- marine-grade aluminium bolts
- aluminium screws for electronics
- architectural aluminium fasteners
- automotive aluminium nuts
Codes often confused with 7616.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with similar fasteners made of other base metals (e.g., 7318 for iron/steel fasteners) or 8305 (staples for office use), but 761610 is exclusively for *aluminium* fasteners.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 761610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 761610 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10.0% 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 United States $258M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $186M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $163M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $136M 10.0% of world imports
- 2 China $131M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $117M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 7616.10
Brazil does not split HS 7616.10: its NCM code is 7616.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 76.16 →
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 7616.10
What is HS code 761610?
HS code 761610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aluminium; nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles. This HS code covers a wide array of small aluminium fasteners and fixing elements, including nails, tacks, staples (excluding office staples), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, and washers. These components are indispensable in industries where lightweight, corrosion resistance, and non-magnetic properties are critical, such as aerospace, marine, electronics, and construction. Aluminium fasteners are often preferred over steel in applications requiring weight reduction or where galvanic corrosion with other aluminium components must be prevented. Importers include manufacturers across various sectors, hardware distributors, and construction suppliers. Exporters are specialized fastener manufacturers. Key trade considerations involve specific alloy grades, thread types, head styles, and strict compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASTM) for strength and durability, ensuring their reliability in demanding applications.
What products fall under HS code 761610?
Aluminium screws, bolts, nuts, rivets, washers, nails, staples, cotter pins, threaded rods, screw hooks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 761610?
Can be confused with similar fasteners made of other base metals (e.g., 7318 for iron/steel fasteners) or 8305 (staples for office use), but 761610 is exclusively for *aluminium* fasteners.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 761610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 761610 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($258M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($186M) and China ($163M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 761610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 761610 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($136M, 10.0% of world imports), China ($131M) and Germany ($117M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 761610 structured?
HS code 761610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (76) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 761610?
In Brazil, HS code 761610 is NCM 7616.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.