Product classification
HS code for Aluminum screws: 7616.10
Aluminium, nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles.
Classification of aluminum screws under HS 7616.10
Aluminum screws and similar fasteners are classified under HS code 7616.10. Heading 7616 is a "residual" heading for other articles of aluminum that are not specified or included elsewhere in Chapter 76. However, the subheading 7616.10 specifically enumerates fasteners such as nails, tacks, staples, screws, bolts, nuts, and washers. These items are classified here because they are made of aluminum and serve the primary function of fastening or joining components. The classification follows the principle that specific descriptions (fasteners) within a heading take precedence. Even if the screw is part of a specific machine, if it is a general-purpose fastener made of aluminum, it remains classified under 7616.10 unless it is an integral part of a machine assembly classified under Section XVI. The material composition (aluminum) is the primary driver for Chapter 76 classification, as opposed to steel fasteners which fall under Chapter 73.
- Covers
- Aluminum machine screws
- Aluminum self-tapping screws
- Aluminum bolts and nuts
- Aluminum washers and spring washers
- Aluminum rivets and cotter pins
- Aluminum screw hooks
- Also under 7616.10
- Aircraft-grade aluminium rivets
- marine-grade aluminium bolts
- aluminium screws for electronics
- architectural aluminium fasteners
- automotive aluminium nuts
Codes often confused with 7616.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is using HS code 7318, which is the code for screws, bolts, and nuts made of iron or steel. Importers must ensure the material is correctly identified as aluminum to use 7616.10. Another error is using 7616.99, which is for "other" aluminum articles; however, because 7616.10 specifically lists screws and bolts, the more specific subheading must be used according to GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 761610 (the code used for aluminum screws), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 761610 (the code used for aluminum screws) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10.0% 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 761610, not only aluminum screws.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $258M 21% of world exports
- 2 Germany $186M 15% of world exports
- 3 China $163M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $136M 10.0% of world imports
- 2 China $131M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $117M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 screws
Brazil classifies aluminum screws under NCM 7616.10.00: HS 7616.10 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 screws
What is the HS code for Aluminum screws?
The HS code for Aluminum screws is 761610 (Aluminium; nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles).
How do I classify Aluminum screws for customs?
Aluminum screws is classified under HS code 761610 — Aluminium; nails, tacks, staples (other than those of heading no. 8305), screws, bolts, nuts, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers and similar articles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for aluminum bolts?
Aluminum bolts are classified under HS code 7616.10, the same code used for aluminum screws.
Are aluminum rivets included in this HS code?
Yes, HS code 7616.10 includes rivets, cotters, and cotter-pins made of aluminum.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum screws (HS 761610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 761610 (the code used for aluminum screws) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($258M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($186M) and China ($163M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of aluminum screws (HS 761610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 761610 (the code used for aluminum screws) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($136M, 10.0% of world imports), China ($131M) and Germany ($117M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 screws the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761610 for Aluminum screws 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 screws in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum screws (HS 761610) is classified under NCM 7616.10.00.