Product classification
HS code for Aluminum strip: 7606.91
Aluminium, plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, not alloyed, (not rectangular or square).
Classification of aluminum strip under HS 7606.91
Aluminum strip is classified under HS code 7606.91 when it meets specific criteria regarding thickness, alloy composition, and shape. Heading 7606 includes aluminum plates, sheets, and strip thicker than 0.2 mm. The term "strip" typically refers to flat-rolled products that are coiled and have a width-to-thickness ratio that distinguishes them from wire. Subheading 7606.91 is applied when the strip is made of non-alloyed aluminum and is not rectangular or square, which often refers to strips with tapered edges or those cut into specific non-linear profiles. The classification process involves verifying the chemical composition to ensure it is "not alloyed" (containing at least 99% aluminum) and measuring the thickness to ensure it exceeds the 0.2 mm threshold. This code is essential for identifying raw material inputs in various manufacturing sectors that require high-purity aluminum in non-standard shapes for stamping or further processing into industrial components.
- Covers
- Non-alloyed aluminum strip thicker than 0.2mm
- Coiled aluminum strip with non-rectangular edges
- High-purity aluminum strip for industrial stamping
- Non-alloyed aluminum flat-rolled products in coils
- Also under 7606.91
- Alcoa custom aluminium sheets
- Hydro Aluminium specialty plates
- Novelis non-alloyed blanks
- Constellium custom shapes
Codes often confused with 7606.91
Common mistake. It is often confused with HS code 7606.11, which covers rectangular or square strips. It is also confused with HS code 7607.11 if the material is 0.2 mm or thinner, as that is defined as foil. Furthermore, if the strip is alloyed, it should be classified under 7606.92.
Top exporters and importers of HS 760691 (the code used for aluminum strip), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760691 (the code used for aluminum strip) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 14% 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 760691, not only aluminum strip.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $191M 21% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $153M 17% of world exports
- 3 Slovenia $149M 17% of world exports
World total: $900M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $154M 14% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $113M 10% of world imports
- 3 Germany $98M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 strip
Brazil classifies aluminum strip under NCM 7606.91.00: HS 7606.91 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 strip
What is the HS code for Aluminum strip?
The HS code for Aluminum strip is 760691 (Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, not alloyed, (not rectangular or square)). The HS code for non-alloyed aluminum strip that is not rectangular or square and is thicker than 0.2mm is 7606.91.
How do I classify Aluminum strip for customs?
Aluminum strip is classified under HS code 760691 — Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, not alloyed, (not rectangular or square). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines the difference between strip and foil?
The primary difference is thickness; products 0.2 mm or thinner are foil (7607), while those thicker than 0.2 mm are plates, sheets, or strip (7606).
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum strip (HS 760691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760691 (the code used for aluminum strip) in UN Comtrade data were China ($191M, 21% of world exports), Türkiye ($153M) and Slovenia ($149M). World exports came to about $900M, 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 strip (HS 760691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 760691 (the code used for aluminum strip) in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($154M, 14% of world imports), Czechia ($113M) and Germany ($98M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 strip the same in all countries?
The base HS code 760691 for Aluminum strip 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 strip in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum strip (HS 760691) is classified under NCM 7606.91.00.