Product classification
HS code for Aluminum tube fittings: 7609.00
Aluminium, tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves).
Classification of aluminum tube fittings under HS 7609.00
Aluminum tube or pipe fittings are classified under HS code 7609.00. This heading is specific to accessories used for connecting, closing, or branching tubes and pipes made of aluminum. The classification includes a wide range of components such as couplings, elbows, sleeves, and flanges. According to the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes, these fittings must be made primarily of aluminum and are designed to be used with aluminum piping systems. The classification is straightforward because 7609.00 is a single-dash heading that encompasses all such fittings regardless of the specific alloy used or the method of manufacture, whether they are cast, forged, or machined. It is important to distinguish these from the tubes themselves, which are classified under heading 7608. The primary function of the item—acting as a connector or fitting—is the deciding factor for this classification. These components are vital in irrigation, pneumatic systems, and structural frames.
- Covers
- Aluminum pipe elbows and bends
- Aluminum couplings and sleeves
- Aluminum T-junctions for piping
- Aluminum flanges and threaded fittings
- Also under 7609.00
- Parker Hannifin aluminium fittings
- Swagelok aluminium tube fittings
- Victaulic aluminium couplings
- Eaton aluminium hydraulic fittings
Codes often confused with 7609.00
Common mistake. Common errors include classifying these under HS code 7608, which is for the tubes and pipes themselves. Another misclassification is HS code 8307, which covers flexible tubing of base metal, or HS code 7616, which is a residual category for other articles of aluminum.
Top exporters and importers of HS 760900 (the code used for aluminum tube fittings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760900 (the code used for aluminum tube fittings) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 10% 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 760900, not only aluminum tube fittings.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $186M 18% of world exports
- 2 China $178M 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $108M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $123M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $105M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $83M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 tube fittings
Brazil classifies aluminum tube fittings under NCM 7609.00.00: HS 7609.00 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 tube fittings
What is the HS code for Aluminum tube fittings?
The HS code for Aluminum tube fittings is 760900 (Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)). The HS code for all aluminum tube or pipe fittings, including elbows and couplings, is 7609.00.
How do I classify Aluminum tube fittings for customs?
Aluminum tube fittings is classified under HS code 760900 — Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are cast aluminum fittings classified differently?
No, HS code 7609.00 covers aluminum fittings regardless of whether they are cast, forged, or machined.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum tube fittings (HS 760900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760900 (the code used for aluminum tube fittings) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($186M, 18% of world exports), China ($178M) and Germany ($108M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 tube fittings (HS 760900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 760900 (the code used for aluminum tube fittings) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($123M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($105M) and Germany ($83M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Aluminum tube fittings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 760900 for Aluminum tube fittings 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 tube fittings in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum tube fittings (HS 760900) is classified under NCM 7609.00.00.