HS Code for Aluminum collapsible tubes

Aluminum collapsible tubes are classified under HS code 7612.10. This classification is found in Chapter 76 of the Harmonized System, which covers "Aluminum and articles thereof." Heading 7612 specifically addresses "Aluminum; collapsible tubular containers." The subheading 7612.10 further refines this to include containers for any material, excluding compressed or liquefied gas, with a capacity of 300 liters or less. This code also specifies that the tubes can be whether or not lined and not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment. The classification is determined by the material (aluminum), the form (collapsible tubular container), and its intended general use as a receptacle for various substances, excluding specific gas applications, and its capacity limitations. This precise description ensures that standard aluminum tubes used for products like toothpaste, ointments, or adhesives are correctly categorized.

Products Included

• Aluminum tubes for toothpaste
• Aluminum tubes for pharmaceutical ointments and creams
• Aluminum tubes for cosmetic products (e.g., hand cream, hair dye)
• Aluminum tubes for adhesives and sealants
• Aluminum tubes for food products (e.g., concentrated pastes)

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications for aluminum collapsible tubes often involve other aluminum containers or general packaging materials. One such code is 7612.90 (Aluminium; other tubular containers). This subheading is for tubular containers of aluminum that are not collapsible, or that exceed the 300-liter capacity, or are designed for compressed/liquefied gas. Collapsible tubes, by their nature, are specifically designed to be squeezed to dispense contents and collapse as they empty, distinguishing them from rigid tubular containers. Another potential area of confusion is 7616.99 (Other articles of aluminium, not elsewhere specified or included). This is a residual category for aluminum articles that do not fit more specific headings. However, since 7612.10 provides a precise description for collapsible aluminum tubes, using 7616.99 would be incorrect. The key differentiator is the "collapsible" characteristic and the specific capacity and usage exclusions mentioned in 7612.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Aluminum collapsible tubes?

The HS code for aluminum collapsible tubes is 7612.10. This code specifically covers collapsible tubular containers made of aluminum, with a capacity of 300 liters or less, and not designed for compressed or liquefied gas.

Are aluminum tubes for compressed gas classified under 7612.10?

No, aluminum tubes designed for compressed or liquefied gas are explicitly excluded from HS code 7612.10. This subheading is for containers for "any material, (not compressed or liquefied gas)." Such gas cylinders or containers would typically be classified under other headings, potentially in Chapter 76 if they are rigid containers, or other chapters depending on their specific design and function for gas storage.