Product classification
HS code for Aluminium castings: 7616.99
Aluminium, articles n.e.c. in heading 7616.
Classification of aluminium castings under HS 7616.99
Aluminium castings are classified under HS code 7616.99 because they represent articles of aluminium not specifically provided for elsewhere in Chapter 76. Chapter 76 covers "Aluminium and articles thereof." Heading 7616 is a residual heading for "Other articles of aluminium." The subheading 7616.99 is further designated for "Other" articles within heading 7616, meaning those not covered by more specific subheadings like netting, fencing, or expanded metal (7616.10). Since aluminium castings are typically semi-finished or finished products that do not fit into more specific categories within Chapter 76 (e.g., foil, tubes, plates), they are appropriately classified under this general "other articles" provision. This ensures that all aluminium articles are accounted for in the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Unmachined aluminium sand castings
- Aluminium die-cast components (e.g., engine blocks, gear housings)
- Aluminium investment castings
- Aluminium permanent mold castings
- Custom-shaped aluminium parts produced by casting, not specified elsewhere
- Also under 7616.99
- 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. Common misclassification for aluminium castings might occur if they are mistaken for raw aluminium (e.g., ingots, waste, or scrap under HS code 7601 or 7602) or for semi-finished products like bars, rods, or profiles (HS code 7604). However, castings are distinct as they are shaped articles, even if unmachined. Another potential confusion could be with specific finished articles made of aluminium that have their own dedicated HS codes, such as aluminium structures (7610), household articles (7615), or fasteners (7616.10). If an aluminium casting is a component of a larger machine, the entire machine might have a different classification. HS code 7616.99 is specifically for the casting itself, provided it is not more specifically described elsewhere.
Top exporters and importers of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium castings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium castings) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 761699, not only aluminium castings.
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 aluminium castings
Brazil classifies aluminium castings under NCM 7616.99.00: HS 7616.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 aluminium castings
What is the HS code for Aluminium castings?
The HS code for Aluminium castings is 761699 (Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in heading 7616). The HS code for aluminium castings is 7616.99. This code is used for "Other articles of aluminium" that are not specifically classified under more precise headings or subheadings within Chapter 76.
How do I classify Aluminium castings for customs?
Aluminium castings is classified under HS code 761699 — Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in heading 7616. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When would an aluminium casting not be classified under 7616.99?
An aluminium casting would not be classified under 7616.99 if it is a component of a larger, finished article that has its own specific HS code (e.g., an engine block as part of a complete engine classified under Chapter 84). Additionally, if the casting is further processed into a specific article explicitly mentioned elsewhere in Chapter 76 (e.g., an aluminium structure), it would be classified under that more specific heading.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminium castings (HS 761699)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium castings) 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 aluminium castings (HS 761699)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium castings) 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.
Is the HS code for Aluminium castings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761699 for Aluminium castings is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for aluminium castings in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminium castings (HS 761699) is classified under NCM 7616.99.00.