Product classification
HS code for Aluminum alloy wire: 7605.29
Aluminium, alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or less.
Classification of aluminum alloy wire under HS 7605.29
HS code 760529 is designated for wire manufactured from aluminum alloys, with a specific dimensional constraint: the maximum cross-sectional dimension must be 7mm or less. The classification hinges on two critical attributes: the material being an aluminum alloy and the product form being "wire" within the specified size limit. Aluminum alloys are utilized to impart enhanced mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, or corrosion resistance compared to unalloyed aluminum. "Wire" typically refers to a drawn product of solid cross-section, characterized by its relatively small and uniform diameter or dimension along its length. The 7mm maximum cross-sectional dimension is a definitive criterion, distinguishing these products from larger bars, rods, or profiles, ensuring precise categorization based on both material composition and physical dimensions.
- Covers
- Aluminum alloy welding wire
- Electrical conductor wire (uninsulated, alloyed, ≤7mm)
- Aluminum alloy rivet wire
- Fine aluminum alloy wire for various applications
- Drawn aluminum alloy wire for fasteners
- Aluminum alloy wire for mesh and screens
- Alloyed aluminum wire for cold heading applications
- Also under 7605.29
- Alcoa 2024 rivet wire
- Kaiser Aluminum 6061 fine wire
- Constellium 7075 small diameter wire
- ESAB Aluminium Alloy Welding Wire
Codes often confused with 7605.29
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification involves HS code 760519, which covers wire of unalloyed aluminum, also with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 7mm or less. The key differentiator is the material composition: 760519 is for pure aluminum wire, while 760529 is specifically for aluminum alloy wire. Another potential confusion arises with HS code 760429, which classifies bars, rods, and profiles of aluminum alloys. While these are also solid forms of alloyed aluminum, they typically exceed the 7mm cross-sectional dimension or have different profile shapes, distinguishing them from wire. Additionally, uninsulated stranded aluminum cables (e.g., 761490) are distinct as they consist of multiple strands, not a single wire.
Top exporters and importers of HS 760529 (the code used for aluminum alloy wire), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760529 (the code used for aluminum alloy wire) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.7% 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 760529, not only aluminum alloy wire.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $92M 24% of world exports
- 2 Italy $43M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $27M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $386M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $37M 9.7% of world imports
- 2 United States $29M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 China $27M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $379M 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 wire
Brazil splits HS 7605.29 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7605.29.10Aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloy wire up to 7 mm
- 7605.29.90Other aluminium alloy wire up to 7 mm
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 wire
What is the HS code for Aluminum alloy wire?
The HS code for Aluminum alloy wire is 760529 (Aluminium; alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or less). The HS code for aluminum alloy wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 7mm or less is 760529. This code is specific to wire products made from aluminum that contains alloying elements.
How do I classify Aluminum alloy wire for customs?
Aluminum alloy wire is classified under HS code 760529 — Aluminium; alloys, wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension is 7mm or less. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the diameter limit apply to all aluminum alloy wire under this code?
Yes, for HS code 760529, the maximum cross-sectional dimension of the aluminum alloy wire must be 7mm or less. If the wire exceeds this dimension, it would typically be classified under other codes, such as those for bars, rods, or profiles (e.g., 760429), depending on its specific characteristics.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum alloy wire (HS 760529)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760529 (the code used for aluminum alloy wire) in UN Comtrade data were China ($92M, 24% of world exports), Italy ($43M) and the United States ($27M). World exports came to about $386M, 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 wire (HS 760529)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 760529 (the code used for aluminum alloy wire) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($37M, 9.7% of world imports), the United States ($29M) and China ($27M). World imports came to about $379M, 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 wire the same in all countries?
The base HS code 760529 for Aluminum alloy wire 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 wire in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 760529 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for aluminum alloy wire depends on the product's details: 7605.29.10 (Aluminium-magnesium-silicon alloy wire up to 7 mm), 7605.29.90 (Other aluminium alloy wire up to 7 mm).