Product classification
HS code for Aluminum bolts: 7616.10
Aluminium, nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles.
Classification of aluminum bolts under HS 7616.10
Aluminum bolts are classified under HS code 7616.10. This code covers a specific range of aluminum fasteners, including nails, screws, bolts, nuts, and washers. These items are essential components in assembly and construction where the lightweight and non-magnetic properties of aluminum are required. The classification is based on the function of the item as a fastener and its material composition. Heading 7616 is a residual heading for other articles of aluminum, but 7616.10 is a specific subheading for threaded and non-threaded fasteners. Unlike steel fasteners, which are classified in Chapter 73, aluminum fasteners are often utilized in industries where weight reduction is critical, such as in the manufacturing of aircraft, high-speed trains, and consumer electronics. Additionally, aluminum's natural resistance to corrosion makes these bolts ideal for marine environments or outdoor structures. It is important for importers and exporters to distinguish these from other aluminum articles classified under 7616.99, which do not have the specific fastening functions described in the 7616.10 subheading.
- Covers
- Aluminum hex bolts and carriage bolts
- Aluminum nuts and locknuts
- Aluminum washers (spring and flat)
- Aluminum rivets and cotter pins
- Aluminum screws and screw hooks
- Also under 7616.10
- Aircraft-grade aluminium rivets
- marine-grade aluminium bolts
- aluminium screws for electronics
- architectural aluminium fasteners
- automotive aluminium nuts
Codes often confused with 7616.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 7318.15, which is the code for steel or iron bolts. Another error is using 7616.99, which is a general category for other aluminum articles that are not fasteners.
Top exporters and importers of HS 761610 (the code used for aluminum bolts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 761610 (the code used for aluminum bolts) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10.0% 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 761610, not only aluminum bolts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $258M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $186M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $163M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $136M 10.0% of world imports
- 2 China $131M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $117M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 aluminum bolts
Brazil classifies aluminum bolts under NCM 7616.10.00: HS 7616.10 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 aluminum bolts
What is the HS code for Aluminum bolts?
The HS code for Aluminum bolts is 761610 (Aluminium; nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles). The HS code for aluminum bolts, nuts, screws, and similar fasteners is 7616.10.
How do I classify Aluminum bolts for customs?
Aluminum bolts is classified under HS code 761610 — Aluminium; nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are aluminum rivets in the same code?
Yes, HS code 7616.10 covers rivets along with bolts, nuts, and other similar aluminum fastening articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum bolts (HS 761610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 761610 (the code used for aluminum bolts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($258M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($186M) and China ($163M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 bolts (HS 761610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 761610 (the code used for aluminum bolts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($136M, 10.0% of world imports), China ($131M) and Germany ($117M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 bolts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761610 for Aluminum bolts 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 bolts in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum bolts (HS 761610) is classified under NCM 7616.10.00.