HS Code for Aluminum profile

Aluminum profiles of non-alloyed aluminum are classified under HS code 7604.10. This heading covers bars, rods, and profiles. A "profile" is defined in the legal notes of Chapter 76 as a rolled, extruded, drawn, forged, or formed product, whether or not in coils, of a uniform cross-section along its entire length, which does not conform to any of the definitions of bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes, or pipes. The classification 7604.10 is specific to non-alloyed aluminum, which is aluminum containing at least 99% aluminum by weight. These profiles are typically used as raw materials in construction, manufacturing, and engineering. The classification depends on the product remaining a semi-finished shape; once it is fabricated into a specific structure (like a window frame), it is classified elsewhere. The uniform cross-section is the defining characteristic that separates these from more complex manufactured goods.

Products Included

• Aluminum T-sections and L-sections
• Aluminum I-beams and H-beams
• Extruded aluminum channels
• Solid aluminum shapes for industrial framing
• Non-alloyed aluminum U-profiles

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification for aluminum profiles is HS code 7610.10 or 7610.90. Heading 7610 is for aluminum structures and parts of structures (e.g., doors, windows, or bridge sections). If a profile has been drilled, bent, or otherwise prepared for use in a specific structure, it moves from 7604 to 7610. Additionally, if the profile is hollow, it should be classified as a tube or pipe under 7608.10 rather than a profile under 7604.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for aluminum extrusions?

Standard aluminum extrusions that are not hollow and not alloyed are classified under HS code 7604.10.

What is the difference between 7604 and 7610?

7604 is for semi-finished profiles with a uniform cross-section, while 7610 is for profiles that have been further worked into structural components.