Product classification
HS code for Aluminum pipe fittings: 7609.00
Aluminium, tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves).
Classification of aluminum pipe fittings under HS 7609.00
HS code 760900 is assigned to aluminum tube or pipe fittings, such as couplings, elbows, and sleeves. This classification is found in Chapter 76, which pertains to aluminum and articles thereof. The code specifically covers components designed to connect, join, or adapt aluminum tubes and pipes within a piping system. These fittings are essential for constructing pipelines, allowing for changes in direction, branching, or connecting different sections of tubing. The key criterion for this classification is that the articles are made of aluminum and function as fittings for tubes or pipes.
- Covers
- Aluminum couplings
- Aluminum elbows
- Aluminum sleeves
- Aluminum flanges (specifically for pipes)
- Aluminum reducers
- Aluminum tees
- Aluminum caps and plugs for pipes
- Also under 7609.00
- Parker Hannifin aluminium fittings
- Swagelok aluminium tube fittings
- Victaulic aluminium couplings
- Eaton aluminium hydraulic fittings
Codes often confused with 7609.00
Common mistake. Common misclassifications often arise with HS code 7608, which covers aluminum tubes and pipes themselves. While related, 760900 is exclusively for the fittings that connect these tubes and pipes, not the tubes or pipes as primary conduits. Another area of confusion can be with 7616, which is a residual category for "Other articles of aluminum." However, specific pipe fittings are precisely defined under 760900 and should not be relegated to the general category. Additionally, functional valves and taps made of aluminum are classified under 8481, as they control fluid flow, distinguishing them from passive fittings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 760900 (the code used for aluminum pipe fittings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760900 (the code used for aluminum pipe fittings) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 10% 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 760900, not only aluminum pipe fittings.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $186M 18% of world exports
- 2 China $178M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $108M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $123M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $105M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $83M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 pipe fittings
Brazil classifies aluminum pipe fittings under NCM 7609.00.00: HS 7609.00 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 pipe fittings
What is the HS code for Aluminum pipe fittings?
The HS code for Aluminum pipe fittings is 760900 (Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)). The HS code for aluminum tube or pipe fittings, including couplings, elbows, and sleeves, is 760900.
How do I classify Aluminum pipe fittings for customs?
Aluminum pipe fittings is classified under HS code 760900 — Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are aluminum flanges classified under 760900?
Yes, aluminum flanges designed specifically as fittings for tubes or pipes are classified under 760900. If they serve other purposes, their classification might differ.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum pipe fittings (HS 760900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760900 (the code used for aluminum pipe fittings) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($186M, 18% of world exports), China ($178M) and Germany ($108M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 pipe fittings (HS 760900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 760900 (the code used for aluminum pipe fittings) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($123M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($105M) and Germany ($83M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Aluminum pipe fittings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 760900 for Aluminum pipe fittings 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 pipe fittings in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum pipe fittings (HS 760900) is classified under NCM 7609.00.00.