Product classification
HS code for Aluminium fasteners: 7616.99
Aluminium, articles n.e.c. in heading 7616.
Classification of aluminium fasteners under HS 7616.99
Aluminium fasteners are classified under HS code 7616.99, which serves as the residual category for articles of aluminium not elsewhere specified or included. Unlike iron or steel fasteners, which have a dedicated heading in Chapter 73 (specifically 7318), the Harmonized System does not provide a specific four-digit heading for aluminium screws, bolts, nuts, or rivets. Consequently, these items are classified based on their constituent material under Chapter 76. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, because these fasteners are finished articles made of aluminium and do not fall under the more specific descriptions of headings 7601 through 7615, they must be placed in the 'other' category. This classification applies to fasteners used in aerospace, automotive, and marine applications where the lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties of aluminium are preferred over heavier ferrous alternatives. The classification remains 7616.99 regardless of whether the fastener is threaded or non-threaded, provided it is made of an aluminium alloy.
- Covers
- Aluminium hex bolts and machine screws
- Aluminium nuts and locking washers
- Solid and blind aluminium rivets
- Aluminium threaded studs and spacers
- Aluminium cotter pins and circlips
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 7318, which is strictly reserved for fasteners made of iron or steel. Importers often mistakenly use 7318 due to the similarity in product function. Additionally, 7616.10 is sometimes used incorrectly; this code is specifically for nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading 8305), and similar articles. Threaded fasteners like bolts and nuts must remain in 7616.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium fasteners), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium fasteners) 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 fasteners.
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 fasteners
Brazil classifies aluminium fasteners 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 fasteners
What is the HS code for Aluminium fasteners?
The HS code for Aluminium fasteners is 761699 (Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in heading 7616). The primary HS code for aluminium fasteners, including bolts, nuts, and screws, is 7616.99.
How do I classify Aluminium fasteners for customs?
Aluminium fasteners is classified under HS code 761699 — Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in heading 7616. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why are aluminium fasteners not classified under heading 7318?
Heading 7318 is restricted by the Section XV notes to articles made of iron or steel. Since these fasteners are made of aluminium, they must be classified within Chapter 76, specifically under the residual heading 7616.99.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminium fasteners (HS 761699)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium fasteners) 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 fasteners (HS 761699)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium fasteners) 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 fasteners the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761699 for Aluminium fasteners 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 fasteners in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminium fasteners (HS 761699) is classified under NCM 7616.99.00.