HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7616.99 – Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in heading 7616
HS code 7616.99 is the 6-digit subheading for aluminium, articles n.e.c. in heading 7616. It is used for aluminium wire mesh, aluminium fasteners, aluminium curtain rods, aluminium bottle caps and aluminium tent poles.
What HS 7616.99 covers
This HS code is a broad, catch-all category for various articles of aluminium not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 7616. It encompasses a diverse range of fabricated aluminium products, from industrial components to household items, making it a dynamic category in international trade. Countries with strong manufacturing bases and those undergoing infrastructure development are key players. Major exporters often include nations with advanced aluminium processing capabilities, such as China, Germany, and the USA, while importers are typically countries requiring these components for their own manufacturing, construction, or consumer markets. The trade in these articles is influenced by global economic growth, commodity prices for raw aluminium, and specific industry demands. Due to its "not elsewhere specified" nature, it reflects evolving industrial applications and consumer needs for lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminium products. Businesses involved range from large multinational manufacturers to specialized small and medium-sized enterprises.
- Covers
- Aluminium wire mesh
- Aluminium fasteners
- Aluminium curtain rods
- Aluminium bottle caps
- Aluminium tent poles
- Aluminium ladders
- Aluminium flagpoles
- Aluminium signage blanks
- Examples
- IKEA aluminium curtain rods
- Coca-Cola bottle caps
- various industrial aluminium fasteners
- aluminium ladders from Werner Co.
- aluminium tent poles from DAC
Codes often confused with 7616.99
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other specific aluminium article codes like 761610 (nails, tacks, staples, screws, nuts, bolts, washers) or even broader categories like 7610 (aluminium structures) if the article has structural characteristics. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) is key to its application.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 761699, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 761699 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.4% 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 $6.1B 25% of world exports
- 2 Italy $1.9B 8.0% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.9B 7.9% of world exports
World total: $24.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.9B 9.4% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.9B 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $1.2B 5.6% of world imports
World total: $20.6B 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 code for 7616.99
Brazil does not split HS 7616.99: its NCM code is 7616.99.00.
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 7616.99
What is HS code 761699?
HS code 761699 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in heading 7616. This HS code is a broad, catch-all category for various articles of aluminium not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 7616. It encompasses a diverse range of fabricated aluminium products, from industrial components to household items, making it a dynamic category in international trade. Countries with strong manufacturing bases and those undergoing infrastructure development are key players. Major exporters often include nations with advanced aluminium processing capabilities, such as China, Germany, and the USA, while importers are typically countries requiring these components for their own manufacturing, construction, or consumer markets. The trade in these articles is influenced by global economic growth, commodity prices for raw aluminium, and specific industry demands. Due to its "not elsewhere specified" nature, it reflects evolving industrial applications and consumer needs for lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminium products. Businesses involved range from large multinational manufacturers to specialized small and medium-sized enterprises.
What products fall under HS code 761699?
Aluminium wire mesh, Aluminium fasteners, Aluminium curtain rods, Aluminium bottle caps, Aluminium tent poles, Aluminium ladders, Aluminium flagpoles, Aluminium signage blanks
What are common misclassifications for HS code 761699?
This code can be confused with other specific aluminium article codes like 761610 (nails, tacks, staples, screws, nuts, bolts, washers) or even broader categories like 7610 (aluminium structures) if the article has structural characteristics. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified) is key to its application.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 761699?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 761699 in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.1B, 25% of world exports), Italy ($1.9B) and Germany ($1.9B). World exports came to about $24.1B, 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 761699?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 761699 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.9B, 9.4% of world imports), the United States ($1.9B) and Mexico ($1.2B). World imports came to about $20.6B, 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 761699 structured?
HS code 761699 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 761699?
In Brazil, HS code 761699 is NCM 7616.99.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.