About HS Code 761691
This category encompasses aluminium cloth, grill, netting, and fencing, all fabricated from aluminium wire. These products are highly valued for their lightweight nature, excellent corrosion resistance, and non-magnetic properties, making them suitable for a broad spectrum of applications. Common uses include insect screens for windows and doors, filtration media in industrial processes, architectural decorative elements, security fencing, and protective barriers in corrosive environments. Importers typically include construction companies, agricultural suppliers, industrial manufacturers, and hardware retailers. Exporters are specialized wire product manufacturers. Key trade considerations involve mesh size, wire gauge, surface finish, and compliance with specific application standards (e.g., for food contact, security, or ventilation), ensuring their suitability for diverse functional and aesthetic requirements.
Products Under This Code
Aluminium insect screens, window screens, security mesh, ventilation grilles, filtration screens, decorative mesh panels, garden fencing, animal enclosures
Real World Examples
Phifer aluminium insect screen, custom architectural mesh facades, industrial filtration screens, aluminium chain link fencing
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with similar products made from other base metals (e.g., 7314 for iron/steel wire cloth) or 761699 (other aluminium articles), but 761691 is specifically for *cloth, grill, netting, and fencing of aluminium wire*.
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.
Products Classified Under 7616.91
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
China, the USA, and Germany are significant in both the manufacturing and global trade of aluminium wire mesh and fencing products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 761691?
HS code 761691 covers: Aluminium; cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire. This category encompasses aluminium cloth, grill, netting, and fencing, all fabricated from aluminium wire. These products are highly valued for their lightweight nature, excellent corrosion resistance, and non-magnetic properties, making them suitable for a broad spectrum of applications. Common uses include insect screens for windows and doors, filtration media in industrial processes, architectural decorative elements, security fencing, and protective barriers in corrosive environments. Importers typically include construction companies, agricultural suppliers, industrial manufacturers, and hardware retailers. Exporters are specialized wire product manufacturers. Key trade considerations involve mesh size, wire gauge, surface finish, and compliance with specific application standards (e.g., for food contact, security, or ventilation), ensuring their suitability for diverse functional and aesthetic requirements.
What products fall under HS code 761691?
Aluminium insect screens, window screens, security mesh, ventilation grilles, filtration screens, decorative mesh panels, garden fencing, animal enclosures
What are common misclassifications for HS code 761691?
Can be confused with similar products made from other base metals (e.g., 7314 for iron/steel wire cloth) or 761699 (other aluminium articles), but 761691 is specifically for *cloth, grill, netting, and fencing of aluminium wire*.
How is HS code 761691 structured?
HS code 761691 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.