Product classification
HS code for Aluminum pipe: 7608.10
Aluminium, tubes and pipes, not alloyed.
Classification of aluminum pipe under HS 7608.10
Aluminum pipes and tubes are classified under HS code 7608.10 when they consist of non-alloyed aluminum. According to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, tubes and pipes are defined as hollow products, coiled or not, which have a uniform cross-section with only one enclosed void along their whole length in the shape of circles, ovals, rectangles, squares, equilateral triangles, or regular convex polygons. For classification under 7608.10, the product must be made of "aluminum, not alloyed," which typically means an aluminum content of at least 99% by weight, provided that the content by weight of any other element does not exceed the limits specified in the Chapter 76 notes. This heading excludes products that have been further worked into specific identifiable articles, such as machinery parts or structural components, which would move the classification to other headings like 84 or 7610. The manufacturing process, whether extruded, drawn, or welded, does not change the primary classification under 7608.
- Covers
- Seamless non-alloyed aluminum pipes
- Welded aluminum tubes
- Circular aluminum tubing for fluid transport
- Rectangular aluminum pipes for irrigation
- Coiled aluminum tubing for heat exchangers
- Also under 7608.10
- Hydro Aluminium non-alloyed tubes
- Sapa (now Hydro) standard pipes
- Aleris pure aluminium tubing
Codes often confused with 7608.10
Common mistake. Aluminum pipes are often confused with HS code 7604.10 (aluminum profiles). The key distinction is that 7608 must be hollow; if the product is solid, it is a bar or profile under 7604. Another common misclassification is HS code 7609.00, which is reserved for tube or pipe fittings (such as elbows or sleeves). If the pipe has been fabricated into a specific structure, such as a window frame or a bridge section, it must be classified under HS code 7610.
Top exporters and importers of HS 760810 (the code used for aluminum pipe), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760810 (the code used for aluminum pipe) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 17% 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 760810, not only aluminum pipe.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $57M 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $46M 21% of world exports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$20M 8.8% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $224M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $59M 17% of world imports
- 2 Romania $51M 15% of world imports
- 3 Oman $21M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $337M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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
Brazil classifies aluminum pipe under NCM 7608.10.00: HS 7608.10 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 pipe
What is the HS code for Aluminum pipe?
The HS code for Aluminum pipe is 760810 (Aluminium; tubes and pipes, not alloyed).
How do I classify Aluminum pipe for customs?
Aluminum pipe is classified under HS code 760810 — Aluminium; tubes and pipes, not alloyed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for aluminum tubing?
Aluminum tubing made of non-alloyed aluminum is classified under HS code 7608.10.
Does this code include aluminum pipe fittings?
No, aluminum pipe fittings like couplings and elbows are classified under HS code 7609.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum pipe (HS 760810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760810 (the code used for aluminum pipe) in UN Comtrade data were China ($57M, 25% of world exports), the United States ($46M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $20M). World exports came to about $224M, 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 (HS 760810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 760810 (the code used for aluminum pipe) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($59M, 17% of world imports), Romania ($51M) and Oman ($21M). World imports came to about $337M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 760810 for Aluminum pipe 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum pipe (HS 760810) is classified under NCM 7608.10.00.