Product classification
HS code for Aluminum alloy rod: 7604.29
Aluminium, alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow.
Classification of aluminum alloy rod under HS 7604.29
Aluminum alloy rods are classified under HS code 7604.29. According to the Chapter 76 Legal Note 1(a), bars and rods are solid products, not in coils, which have a uniform cross-section along their entire length. The cross-section must be in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. For the product to be classified under 7604.29, it must be made of an aluminum alloy and must not be hollow. These rods are typically produced by extrusion or rolling and are used as raw material for machining into various components or as structural members. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, but it is important to distinguish these from 'wire.' Wire (heading 7605) is typically in coils and can have any cross-sectional shape, whereas rods are generally straight lengths. If the rod is made of non-alloyed aluminum, it would instead fall under 7604.10. The 'alloy' designation in 7604.29 requires the material to contain specific weight percentages of elements like copper, magnesium, or silicon as defined in the sub-heading notes.
- Covers
- Solid aluminum alloy round rods
- Aluminum alloy hexagonal bars
- Square and rectangular aluminum alloy bars
- Cold-finished aluminum alloy rods
- Extruded aluminum alloy threading stock
- 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. Aluminum alloy rods are frequently confused with aluminum alloy wire (7605.21/29). The primary difference is the packaging; rods are straight lengths, while wire is in coils. Another misclassification occurs with 7601.20 (unwrought aluminum alloys). Once an ingot has been extruded or rolled into a rod shape, it is no longer 'unwrought' and must be classified in 7604.
Top exporters and importers of HS 760429 (the code used for aluminum alloy rod), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760429 (the code used for aluminum alloy rod) 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 rod.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.4B 10.0% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $1.2B 9.2% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.2B 9.2% of world exports
World total: $13.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $1.9B 15% of world imports
- 2 France $875M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 United States $720M 5.7% of world imports
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 rod
Brazil splits HS 7604.29 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7604.29.11Forged round aluminium alloy bars, 400 to 760 mm
- 7604.29.19Other aluminium alloy bars
- 7604.29.20Non-hollow aluminium alloy profiles
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 rod
What is the HS code for Aluminum alloy rod?
The HS code for Aluminum alloy rod is 760429 (Aluminium; alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow). The HS code for aluminum alloy rods and bars is 7604.29.
How do I classify Aluminum alloy rod for customs?
Aluminum alloy rod is classified under HS code 760429 — Aluminium; alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between a rod and a profile in HS classification?
A rod has a simple, regular geometric cross-section (like a circle or square), whereas a profile has a more complex or irregular cross-section that does not fit the definition of a rod, pipe, or plate.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum alloy rod (HS 760429)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760429 (the code used for aluminum alloy rod) 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 rod (HS 760429)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 760429 (the code used for aluminum alloy rod) 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 rod the same in all countries?
The base HS code 760429 for Aluminum alloy rod 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 rod in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 760429 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for aluminum alloy rod 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).