HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7616.91 – Aluminium; cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire
HS code 7616.91 is the 6-digit subheading for aluminium, cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire. It is used for aluminium insect screens, window screens, security mesh, ventilation grilles and filtration screens.
What HS 7616.91 covers
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.
- Covers
- Aluminium insect screens
- Window screens
- Security mesh
- Ventilation grilles
- Filtration screens
- Decorative mesh panels
- Garden fencing
- Animal enclosures
- Examples
- Phifer aluminium insect screen
- custom architectural mesh facades
- industrial filtration screens
- aluminium chain link fencing
Codes often confused with 7616.91
Common mistake. 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*.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 761691, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 761691 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.9% 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 $88M 47% of world exports
- 2 United States $25M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $13M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $187M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $17M 9.9% of world imports
- 2 Australia $15M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 France $11M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $176M 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 7616.91
Brazil does not split HS 7616.91: its NCM code is 7616.91.00.
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 7616.91
What is HS code 761691?
HS code 761691 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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*.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 761691?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 761691 in UN Comtrade data were China ($88M, 47% of world exports), the United States ($25M) and Germany ($13M). World exports came to about $187M, 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 761691?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 761691 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($17M, 9.9% of world imports), Australia ($15M) and France ($11M). World imports came to about $176M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 761691?
In Brazil, HS code 761691 is NCM 7616.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.