Product classification
HS code for Aluminum wire mesh: 7616.91
Aluminium, cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire.
Classification of aluminum wire mesh under HS 7616.91
Aluminum wire mesh, including cloth, grill, and netting, is classified under HS code 7616.91. This classification is situated within the 'Other articles of aluminum' heading. The determination for this code is based on two primary factors: the material (aluminum) and the manufacturing process (woven or interlaced wire). According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, this subheading covers products made of aluminum wire that are woven into a mesh or grill. This includes materials used for screening, fencing, or industrial filtering. The classification logic follows the principle that the product has been further worked beyond simple wire (which would be in 7605) but does not constitute a specific structural part (which might be in 7610). The wire used must be of aluminum, and the resulting product must retain the characteristics of a mesh or netting. This code is essential for identifying semi-finished or finished aluminum wire products used in construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.
- Covers
- Woven aluminum wire cloth
- Aluminum insect screening for windows and doors
- Aluminum wire grill and netting
- Aluminum fencing made from wire
- Industrial aluminum wire filters
- Expanded metal made from aluminum wire-like structures
- Also under 7616.91
- Phifer aluminium insect screen
- custom architectural mesh facades
- industrial filtration screens
- aluminium chain link fencing
Codes often confused with 7616.91
Common mistake. Aluminum wire mesh is often confused with HS code 7605, which is the code for raw aluminum wire. The distinction lies in the 'working' of the material; once the wire is woven into a mesh, it must move to 7616.91. Another common error is using HS code 7314, which is specifically for cloth, grill, and netting made of iron or steel wire. It is vital to verify the base metal through a chemical analysis or material certificate to ensure the correct chapter (76 for aluminum vs. 73 for steel) is selected.
Top exporters and importers of HS 761691 (the code used for aluminum wire mesh), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 761691 (the code used for aluminum wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 9.9% 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 761691, not only aluminum wire mesh.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $88M 47% of world exports
- 2 United States $25M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $13M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $187M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $17M 9.9% of world imports
- 2 Australia $15M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 France $11M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $176M 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 wire mesh
Brazil classifies aluminum wire mesh under NCM 7616.91.00: HS 7616.91 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 wire mesh
What is the HS code for Aluminum wire mesh?
The HS code for Aluminum wire mesh is 761691 (Aluminium; cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire). The correct HS code for aluminum wire mesh, cloth, and netting is 7616.91.
How do I classify Aluminum wire mesh for customs?
Aluminum wire mesh is classified under HS code 761691 — Aluminium; cloth, grill, netting and fencing, of aluminium wire. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include expanded aluminum metal?
Woven mesh is strictly 7616.91. However, expanded metal sheets are often classified under 7616.99 unless they specifically meet the wire-mesh definition of 7616.91.
Which countries are the top exporters of aluminum wire mesh (HS 761691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 761691 (the code used for aluminum wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data were China ($88M, 47% of world exports), the United States ($25M) and Germany ($13M). World exports came to about $187M, 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 wire mesh (HS 761691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 761691 (the code used for aluminum wire mesh) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($17M, 9.9% of world imports), Australia ($15M) and France ($11M). World imports came to about $176M, 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 wire mesh the same in all countries?
The base HS code 761691 for Aluminum wire mesh 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 wire mesh in Brazil?
In Brazil, aluminum wire mesh (HS 761691) is classified under NCM 7616.91.00.