Product classification
HS code for Aluminum powder: 7603.10
Aluminium, powders of non-lamellar structure.
Classification of aluminum powder under HS 7603.10
HS code 760310 is specifically assigned to aluminum powders of non-lamellar structure. This classification falls under Chapter 76, which covers aluminum and articles thereof. The term "non-lamellar" is critical, indicating that the aluminum particles do not have a flat, flaky, or leaf-like shape. Instead, they typically exhibit a more granular, spherical, or irregular morphology. This distinction is important because the physical structure of aluminum powder dictates its properties and applications, separating it from lamellar powders (flakes) which are often used for different purposes, such as pigments or reflective coatings.
- Covers
- Granular aluminum powder
- Atomized aluminum powder
- Spherical aluminum powder
- Irregularly shaped aluminum powder (non-flaky)
- Aluminum dust (if non-lamellar)
- Fine aluminum particles for metallurgical applications
- Also under 7603.10
- ECKA Granules aluminum powder
- Valimet aluminum powder
- SLM Solutions aluminum powder (for 3D printing)
- AP&C (Alcoa) aluminum powder
Codes often confused with 7603.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for 760310 is with HS code 760320, which covers aluminum powders of lamellar structure (aluminum flakes). The distinction between non-lamellar and lamellar is the primary criterion for classification within heading 7603. Misclassifying based on particle shape can lead to incorrect duties and regulations. Another potential confusion could be with aluminum oxide (281820), which is a chemical compound, not the metallic element in powder form. While aluminum powder can oxidize, 760310 is for the metallic powder itself. General residual categories like 761699 ("Other articles of aluminum") are inappropriate for specifically defined products like aluminum powder.
Top exporters and importers of HS 760310 (the code used for aluminum powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760310 (the code used for aluminum powder) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% 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 760310, not only aluminum powder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $61M 15% of world exports
- 2 Austria $57M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $45M 11% of world exports
World total: $419M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $112M 24% of world imports
- 2 United States $74M 16% of world imports
- 3 France $44M 9.4% of world imports
World total: $468M 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 powder
Brazil classifies aluminum powder under NCM 7603.10.00: HS 7603.10 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 powder
What is the HS code for Aluminum powder?
The HS code for Aluminum powder is 760310 (Aluminium; powders of non-lamellar structure). The HS code for aluminum powder of non-lamellar structure is 760310.
How do I classify Aluminum powder for customs?
Aluminum powder is classified under HS code 760310 — Aluminium; powders of non-lamellar structure. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between lamellar and non-lamellar aluminum powder?
Lamellar aluminum powder (HS 760320) consists of thin, flat flakes, often used in applications requiring reflective properties, such as paints and pigments. Non-lamellar aluminum powder (HS 760310) has a more granular, spherical, or irregular particle structure and is typically used in metallurgy, pyrotechnics, or as a reducing agent.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum powder (HS 760310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760310 (the code used for aluminum powder) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($61M, 15% of world exports), Austria ($57M) and the United States ($45M). World exports came to about $419M, 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 powder (HS 760310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 760310 (the code used for aluminum powder) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($112M, 24% of world imports), the United States ($74M) and France ($44M). World imports came to about $468M, 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 powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 760310 for Aluminum powder 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 powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum powder (HS 760310) is classified under NCM 7603.10.00.