Product classification

HS code for Aluminum alloy pipe: 7608.20

Aluminium, tubes and pipes, alloys.

Classification of aluminum alloy pipe under HS 7608.20

Aluminum alloy pipes are classified under HS code 7608.20. This classification is specifically designated for tubes and pipes made of aluminum alloys, as defined by the Note 1(b) to Chapter 76. To qualify for this heading, the product must be a hollow semi-finished product with a uniform wall thickness and a constant cross-section. The cross-section can be circular, oval, rectangular (including square), equilateral triangular, or regular convex polygonal. These pipes are typically produced by extrusion or drawing. The distinction between 'pipes' and 'profiles' is critical; pipes must have a single enclosed void that is uniform throughout the length of the product. Aluminum alloy pipes are widely used in structural, hydraulic, and heat exchange applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. The classification 7608.20 is distinct from 7608.10, which is reserved for pipes made of non-alloyed (pure) aluminum. Proper classification requires verification of the alloy content to ensure the manganese, magnesium, or silicon levels meet the 'alloy' threshold defined in the legal notes.

Covers
  • Seamless aluminum alloy pipes
  • Welded aluminum alloy tubes
  • Extruded aluminum alloy structural tubing
  • Aluminum alloy irrigation pipes
  • Coiled aluminum alloy tubing for heat exchangers
Also under 7608.20
  • Hydro Aluminium alloy tubes
  • Constellium aerospace pipes
  • Sapa (now Hydro) alloy extrusions
  • Kaiser Aluminum alloy tubing

Codes often confused with 7608.20

Common mistake. A frequent error is confusing pipes (7608.20) with hollow profiles (7604.21). While both are hollow, a pipe must have a uniform wall thickness and a standard geometric shape. If the internal or external shape is irregular or the wall thickness varies, it must be classified as a profile. Additionally, pipe fittings (such as elbows or flanges) are classified under 7609.00, not 7608.20.

7604.21Aluminium; alloys, hollow profiles7609.00Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)

Top exporters and importers of HS 760820 (the code used for aluminum alloy pipe), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760820 (the code used for aluminum alloy pipe) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 11% 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 760820, not only aluminum alloy pipe.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $439M
  2. 2 Germany $294M
  3. 3 United States $252M

World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Mexico $266M
  2. 2 Germany $250M
  3. 3 United States $145M

World total: $2.3B 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 codes for aluminum alloy pipe

Brazil splits HS 7608.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 7608.20.10Seamless AA 6061 aluminium tubes, 85 to 105 mm
  • 7608.20.90Other aluminium alloy tubes and pipes

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 aluminum alloy pipe

What is the HS code for Aluminum alloy pipe?

The HS code for Aluminum alloy pipe is 760820 (Aluminium; tubes and pipes, alloys). The correct HS code for pipes and tubes made of aluminum alloys is 7608.20.

How do I classify Aluminum alloy pipe for customs?

Aluminum alloy pipe is classified under HS code 760820 — Aluminium; tubes and pipes, alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between 7608.10 and 7608.20?

HS code 7608.10 is for pipes made of pure, non-alloyed aluminum (at least 99% aluminum by weight), while 7608.20 is for pipes made from aluminum alloys containing other elements like magnesium or silicon.

Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum alloy pipe (HS 760820)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760820 (the code used for aluminum alloy pipe) in UN Comtrade data were China ($439M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($294M) and the United States ($252M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 aluminum alloy pipe (HS 760820)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 760820 (the code used for aluminum alloy pipe) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($266M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($250M) and the United States ($145M). World imports came to about $2.3B, 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 Aluminum alloy pipe the same in all countries?

The base HS code 760820 for Aluminum alloy pipe 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 aluminum alloy pipe in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 760820 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for aluminum alloy pipe depends on the product's details: 7608.20.10 (Seamless AA 6061 aluminium tubes, 85 to 105 mm), 7608.20.90 (Other aluminium alloy tubes and pipes).