Product classification
HS code for Aluminium forgings: 7616.99
Aluminium, articles n.e.c. in heading 7616.
Classification of aluminium forgings under HS 7616.99
Aluminium forgings are classified under HS code 7616.99. Forging is a manufacturing process involving the shaping of metal using localized compressive forces, typically delivered by a hammer or a die. In the context of the Harmonized System, semi-finished forgings that have not yet reached the stage of being identifiable as specific parts of machinery or vehicles are classified according to their constituent material. Since Chapter 76 does not have a specific heading for 'forgings' in the same way Chapter 72/73 handles steel, these items fall into the 'other articles of aluminium' category. The classification process follows GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. If the forging has been further worked but does not yet possess the essential character of a finished part (such as a gear or a crankshaft), it remains under 7616.99. This code is essential for custom-shaped aluminium components used in industrial applications before they undergo final machining.
- Covers
- Open-die aluminium forgings
- Closed-die (impression) aluminium forgings
- Forged aluminium rings and discs
- Rough forged aluminium blocks
- Seamless forged aluminium cylinders
- 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. Aluminium forgings are often misclassified under 7601 (unwrought aluminium) if they are perceived as raw material, or under 7604 (bars and rods) if they have a uniform cross-section. However, once the metal has been shaped by forging, it exceeds the definition of 'unwrought.' Another common error is classifying them under specific part codes, such as 8483 (transmission shafts) or 8708 (motor vehicle parts), before they have been sufficiently worked to be identifiable as such.
Top exporters and importers of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium forgings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium forgings) 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 forgings.
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 forgings
Brazil classifies aluminium forgings 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 forgings
What is the HS code for Aluminium forgings?
The HS code for Aluminium forgings is 761699 (Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in heading 7616). Aluminium forgings that are not yet identifiable as specific finished parts are classified under HS code 7616.99.
How do I classify Aluminium forgings for customs?
Aluminium forgings is classified under HS code 761699 — Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in heading 7616. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When should a forging be classified under a different code?
A forging should be classified under a specific part heading (e.g., Chapter 84, 85, or 87) only if it has the essential character of a finished part or is already machined into that part's final shape.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminium forgings (HS 761699)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium forgings) 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 forgings (HS 761699)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 761699 (the code used for aluminium forgings) 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 forgings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761699 for Aluminium forgings 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 forgings in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminium forgings (HS 761699) is classified under NCM 7616.99.00.