Product classification
HS code for Aluminum mesh: 7616.91
Aluminium, cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire.
Classification of aluminum mesh under HS 7616.91
HS code 761691 specifically covers "Aluminium; cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire". Aluminum mesh, being a woven, expanded, or welded structure made from aluminum wire, directly aligns with the descriptions of cloth, grill, or netting. This classification places it within Chapter 76, which deals with aluminum and articles thereof, and specifically under a subheading for other articles of aluminum, emphasizing its fabricated nature from wire rather than being a solid sheet or profile.
- Covers
- Woven aluminum wire mesh
- Expanded aluminum mesh
- Aluminum insect screen
- Aluminum security mesh
- Aluminum filter mesh
- Aluminum fencing made from wire
- Also under 7616.91
- Phifer aluminium insect screen
- custom architectural mesh facades
- industrial filtration screens
- aluminium chain link fencing
Codes often confused with 7616.91
Common mistake. 761699 (Other articles of aluminium, n.e.s.): This is a residual category for other aluminum articles not elsewhere specified. Aluminum mesh is specifically covered by 761691 due to its construction from wire, making 761699 inappropriate. 7607 (Aluminium foil): Aluminum foil is a thin, solid sheet, not a mesh made from interconnected wires. While both can be used for similar applications (e.g., screening), their manufacturing process and structural form are fundamentally different. 7314 (Cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire): This code is for similar products made of iron or steel. Misclassification can occur if the material composition (aluminum vs. steel) is not accurately identified, which is a critical factor for HS classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 761691 (the code used for aluminum mesh), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 761691 (the code used for aluminum mesh) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.9% 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 761691, not only aluminum mesh.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $88M 47% of world exports
- 2 United States $25M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $13M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $187M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $17M 9.9% of world imports
- 2 Australia $15M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 France $11M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $176M 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 mesh
Brazil classifies aluminum mesh under NCM 7616.91.00: HS 7616.91 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 mesh
What is the HS code for Aluminum mesh?
The HS code for Aluminum mesh is 761691 (Aluminium; cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire). Aluminum mesh is classified under HS code 761691. This code specifically covers articles of aluminum, such as cloth, grill, netting, and fencing, that are manufactured from aluminum wire. This classification is based on its material and its construction method.
How do I classify Aluminum mesh for customs?
Aluminum mesh is classified under HS code 761691 — Aluminium; cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What distinguishes aluminum mesh from aluminum foil for HS classification?
Aluminum mesh (HS 761691) is characterized by its construction from interwoven, welded, or expanded aluminum wires, creating an open, permeable structure. Aluminum foil (HS 7607), conversely, is a thin, continuous sheet of solid aluminum. The fundamental distinction for HS classification lies in their structural form and manufacturing process.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum mesh (HS 761691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 761691 (the code used for aluminum mesh) in UN Comtrade data were China ($88M, 47% of world exports), the United States ($25M) and Germany ($13M). World exports came to about $187M, 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 mesh (HS 761691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 761691 (the code used for aluminum mesh) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($17M, 9.9% of world imports), Australia ($15M) and France ($11M). World imports came to about $176M, 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 mesh the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761691 for Aluminum mesh 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 mesh in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum mesh (HS 761691) is classified under NCM 7616.91.00.