Product classification
HS code for Aluminum tanks: 7611.00
Aluminium, reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, for material (not compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity over 300l, whether or not lined, not fitted with mechanical/thermal equipment.
Classification of aluminum tanks under HS 7611.00
HS code 761100 is assigned to aluminium reservoirs, tanks, vats, and similar containers designed for materials other than compressed or liquefied gas, with a capacity exceeding 300 liters. These containers may or may not be lined and are specifically characterized by the absence of mechanical or thermal equipment. This classification focuses on the basic storage vessel itself, made predominantly of aluminium, and intended for bulk storage or processing of liquids or solids under ambient conditions. The capacity threshold and the exclusion of gas containers and integrated equipment are critical for accurate classification.
- Covers
- Large aluminium storage tanks for water, chemicals, or petroleum products
- Industrial aluminium vats for processing or mixing (without heating/cooling)
- Aluminium reservoirs for food-grade liquids
- Bulk liquid transport tanks made of aluminium (if not for gas and over 300L)
- Aluminium process vessels without integrated mechanical or thermal components
- Also under 7611.00
- Custom-fabricated chemical storage tanks
- large-scale food processing vats (e.g., for dairy or juice)
- industrial water treatment tanks
- fuel storage tanks for power plants
Codes often confused with 7611.00
Common mistake. Aluminum tanks (761100) are frequently misclassified with smaller aluminium containers (7612), containers for compressed or liquefied gas (761300), or machinery incorporating tanks (Chapter 84). The primary distinction from 7612 is capacity; 761100 is for containers over 300 liters, while 7612 covers those up to 300 liters. HS code 761300 is specifically for high-pressure cylinders for gases, which are explicitly excluded from 761100. If an aluminium tank is fitted with mechanical components (e.g., agitators) or thermal equipment (e.g., heating coils), it would generally be classified under Chapter 84 as machinery, rather than as a simple container under 761100.
Top exporters and importers of HS 761100 (the code used for aluminum tanks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 761100 (the code used for aluminum tanks) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% 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 761100, not only aluminum tanks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $38M 15% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $36M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $34M 14% of world exports
World total: $249M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $29M 15% of world imports
- 2 India $22M 11% of world imports
- 3 Canada $15M 7.9% of world imports
World total: $194M 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 tanks
Brazil classifies aluminum tanks under NCM 7611.00.00: HS 7611.00 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 tanks
What is the HS code for Aluminum tanks?
The HS code for Aluminum tanks is 761100 (Aluminium; reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, for material (not compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity over 300l, whether or not lined, not fitted with mechanical/thermal equipment). The Harmonized System (HS) code for aluminum tanks with a capacity over 300 liters, not for compressed gas and without mechanical/thermal equipment, is 761100.
How do I classify Aluminum tanks for customs?
Aluminum tanks is classified under HS code 761100 — Aluminium; reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, for material (not compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity over 300l, whether or not lined, not fitted with mechanical/thermal equipment. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does HS code 761100 include tanks for compressed gas?
No, HS code 761100 specifically excludes containers for compressed or liquefied gas; those are classified under HS code 761300.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum tanks (HS 761100)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 761100 (the code used for aluminum tanks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($38M, 15% of world exports), the Netherlands ($36M) and Germany ($34M). World exports came to about $249M, 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 tanks (HS 761100)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 761100 (the code used for aluminum tanks) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($29M, 15% of world imports), India ($22M) and Canada ($15M). World imports came to about $194M, 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 tanks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761100 for Aluminum tanks 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 tanks in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum tanks (HS 761100) is classified under NCM 7611.00.00.