Product classification
HS code for Laminated aluminum foil: 7607.20
Aluminium, foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Classification of laminated aluminum foil under HS 7607.20
Laminated aluminum foil is classified under HS code 7607.20 because it consists of aluminum foil with a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm that has been reinforced or combined with a backing material. This backing, which can include paper, paperboard, plastics, or similar materials, is typically applied to enhance the foil's strength, provide a moisture barrier, or facilitate printing and heat sealing. The classification specifically requires that the thickness of the aluminum itself, excluding the backing material, remains within the 0.2mm threshold. This product is widely used in the packaging industry for food, pharmaceuticals, and technical applications where the properties of aluminum are required alongside the structural benefits of a substrate. The presence of the backing material is the primary factor that distinguishes this code from unbacked foil, as the backing changes the physical handling and application of the metal layer.
- Covers
- Aluminum foil backed with kraft paper for insulation
- Pharmaceutical blister pack foil laminated with plastic
- Food-grade foil laminated with polyethylene for heat sealing
- Decorative aluminum foil with paperboard backing
- Aluminum foil tape with adhesive and paper release liner
- Also under 7607.20
- Amcor flexible packaging
- Huhtamaki backed foil
- Mondi Group laminates
- Constantia Flexibles backed foil
Codes often confused with 7607.20
Common mistake. Laminated aluminum foil is frequently misclassified under HS codes 7607.11 or 7607.19. These codes are reserved for aluminum foil that is not backed. Another common error is classifying these products under Chapter 39 (Plastics) or Chapter 48 (Paper) if the backing material is thick; however, according to the General Interpretative Rules, the aluminum foil usually provides the essential character or is specifically named in 7607.20 regardless of the backing's weight.
Top exporters and importers of HS 760720 (the code used for laminated aluminum foil), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760720 (the code used for laminated aluminum foil) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.8% 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 760720, not only laminated aluminum foil.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $646M 17% of world exports
- 2 Germany $588M 16% of world exports
- 3 France $303M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $388M 8.8% of world imports
- 2 Germany $328M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 China $311M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $4.4B 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 laminated aluminum foil
Brazil classifies laminated aluminum foil under NCM 7607.20.00: HS 7607.20 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 laminated aluminum foil
What is the HS code for Laminated aluminum foil?
The HS code for Laminated aluminum foil is 760720 (Aluminium; foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm). The standard HS code for aluminum foil that is backed with paper, plastic, or other materials is 7607.20.
How do I classify Laminated aluminum foil for customs?
Laminated aluminum foil is classified under HS code 760720 — Aluminium; foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the 0.2mm thickness limit include the backing?
No, the 0.2mm thickness limit applies strictly to the aluminum foil layer itself, excluding any paper, plastic, or adhesive backing.
Which countries are the top exporters of laminated aluminum foil (HS 760720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760720 (the code used for laminated aluminum foil) in UN Comtrade data were China ($646M, 17% of world exports), Germany ($588M) and France ($303M). World exports came to about $3.7B, 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 laminated aluminum foil (HS 760720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 760720 (the code used for laminated aluminum foil) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($388M, 8.8% of world imports), Germany ($328M) and China ($311M). World imports came to about $4.4B, 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 Laminated aluminum foil the same in all countries?
The base HS code 760720 for Laminated aluminum foil 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 laminated aluminum foil in Brazil?
In Brazil, laminated aluminum foil (HS 760720) is classified under NCM 7607.20.00.