Product classification

HS code for Aluminum alloy profile: 7604.29

Aluminium, alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow.

Classification of aluminum alloy profile under HS 7604.29

Aluminum alloy profiles are classified under HS code 7604.29, provided they are not hollow. Profiles are defined in Chapter 76, Note 1(b) as rolled, extruded, drawn, forged, or formed products, which do not conform to the definitions of bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes, or pipes. They must have a uniform cross-section along their entire length. The 7604.29 code specifically covers 'other' profiles of aluminum alloys, meaning those that are solid rather than hollow. These products are ubiquitous in the construction and manufacturing industries, often used for window frames, door tracks, and structural supports. The classification is determined by the manufacturing process (usually extrusion) and the fact that the cross-section is more complex than a simple circle or rectangle. If the profile is made of an alloy (such as the 6000 series), it falls under 7604.2x. The sub-heading .29 is used for solid shapes, whereas .21 is used for hollow shapes. This distinction is vital for customs compliance and duty rate determination.

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  • Solid aluminum alloy T-sections and L-sections
  • Aluminum alloy I-beams and H-channels
  • Extruded solid trim for architectural use
  • Custom solid cross-section industrial extrusions
  • Solid aluminum alloy Z-bars
Also under 7604.29
  • Alcoa 6061 T6 bars
  • Kaiser Aluminum 7075 rods
  • Constellium 2024 profiles
  • Hydro Aluminium solid sections

Codes often confused with 7604.29

Common mistake. The most common misclassification is between 7604.29 (solid profiles) and 7604.21 (hollow profiles). A profile is only 'hollow' if it has one or more enclosed voids. Another error involves 7610.10 or 7610.90, which cover aluminum structures. If a profile has been further worked (e.g., drilled, bent, or notched) for use in a specific structure, it may move from 7604 to 7610.

7604.21Aluminium; alloys, hollow profiles7610.10Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors7610.90Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like76.04Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles76.10Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures

Top exporters and importers of HS 760429 (the code used for aluminum alloy profile), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760429 (the code used for aluminum alloy profile) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 10.0% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% 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 760429, not only aluminum alloy profile.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.4B
  2. 2 Türkiye $1.2B
  3. 3 Germany $1.2B

World total: $13.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $1.9B
  2. 2 France $875M
  3. 3 United States $720M

World total: $12.7B 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 profile

Brazil splits HS 7604.29 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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 profile

What is the HS code for Aluminum alloy profile?

The HS code for Aluminum alloy profile is 760429 (Aluminium; alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow). Solid aluminum alloy profiles are classified under HS code 7604.29.

How do I classify Aluminum alloy profile for customs?

Aluminum alloy profile is classified under HS code 760429 — Aluminium; alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How do you distinguish a profile from a bar?

While both are solid and uniform in cross-section, bars (also in 7604) have simple geometric shapes like circles or squares. Profiles have more complex shapes that do not meet the strict definitions of bars or rods.

Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum alloy profile (HS 760429)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760429 (the code used for aluminum alloy profile) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 10.0% of world exports), Türkiye ($1.2B) and Germany ($1.2B). World exports came to about $13.6B, 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.

Which countries are the top importers of aluminum alloy profile (HS 760429)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 760429 (the code used for aluminum alloy profile) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.9B, 15% of world imports), France ($875M) and the United States ($720M). World imports came to about $12.7B, 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 profile the same in all countries?

The base HS code 760429 for Aluminum alloy profile 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 profile in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 760429 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for aluminum alloy profile depends on the product's details: 7604.29.11 (Forged round aluminium alloy bars, 400 to 760 mm), 7604.29.19 (Other aluminium alloy bars), 7604.29.20 (Non-hollow aluminium alloy profiles).