Product classification
HS code for Aluminum frames: 7610.10
Aluminium, structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors.
Classification of aluminum frames under HS 7610.10
Aluminum frames for doors, windows, and thresholds are classified under HS code 7610.10. This classification falls under the broader heading 7610, which encompasses aluminum structures and parts of structures. The Harmonized System specifically identifies doors, windows, and their frames as a primary subset of this category because they are considered essential components of a building's structure. According to the Explanatory Notes to the HS, these items are classified here regardless of whether they are imported in a finished state, as unassembled kits, or as partially finished frames. The classification logic follows the principle that once aluminum profiles are further worked, drilled, or assembled into identifiable parts of a building, they move from the general \"profile\" category (7604) to the \"structure\" category (7610). This ensures that the specific utility of the product as a framing element is recognized for tariff and statistical purposes. The durability and lightweight nature of aluminum make these frames a staple in modern construction, and the 7610.10 code is globally recognized for these specific architectural components.
- Covers
- Aluminum window frames
- Aluminum door frames
- Sliding door tracks and frames
- Aluminum thresholds for doors
- Casement window frames
- Also under 7610.10
- Reynaers Aluminium windows
- Schüco aluminium doors
- Kawneer architectural systems
- Aluk window and door frames
Codes often confused with 7610.10
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 7604.21 or 7604.29, which cover aluminum profiles. If the frames are imported as simple lengths of metal without being cut to size or drilled for assembly, they may be viewed as profiles. However, once they are identifiable as frame components, 7610.10 is mandatory. Additionally, decorative picture frames are often confused with this code but belong under 8306.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 761010 (the code used for aluminum frames), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 761010 (the code used for aluminum frames) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 761010, not only aluminum frames.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.2B 31% of world exports
- 2 Poland $736M 10% of world exports
- 3 Colombia $625M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $7.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 19% of world imports
- 2 France $559M 9.2% of world imports
- 3 Australia $445M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $6.1B 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 frames
Brazil classifies aluminum frames under NCM 7610.10.00: HS 7610.10 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 frames
What is the HS code for Aluminum frames?
The HS code for Aluminum frames is 761010 (Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors). The HS code for aluminum door and window frames is 7610.10.
How do I classify Aluminum frames for customs?
Aluminum frames is classified under HS code 761010 — Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are aluminum picture frames included in this code?
No, aluminum picture frames are classified under HS code 8306.30, as they are considered decorative articles rather than structural building components.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum frames (HS 761010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 761010 (the code used for aluminum frames) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.2B, 31% of world exports), Poland ($736M) and Colombia ($625M). World exports came to about $7.1B, 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 frames (HS 761010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 761010 (the code used for aluminum frames) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 19% of world imports), France ($559M) and Australia ($445M). World imports came to about $6.1B, 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 frames the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761010 for Aluminum frames 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 frames in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum frames (HS 761010) is classified under NCM 7610.10.00.