Product classification

HS code for Unwrought aluminum alloy: 7601.20

Aluminium, unwrought, alloys.

Classification of unwrought aluminum alloy under HS 7601.20

Unwrought aluminum alloys are classified under HS code 7601.20. This classification applies to aluminum that has been combined with other elements—such as copper, magnesium, manganese, silicon, or zinc—to enhance specific properties like strength, corrosion resistance, or castability. To be classified as an alloy under this heading, the material must be in an 'unwrought' form, which includes primary cast shapes like ingots, billets, slabs, and blocks. Furthermore, the chemical composition must meet the definition of an aluminum alloy provided in Note 1(b) to Chapter 76 of the Harmonized System. This note specifies that an alloy is a metallic substance in which aluminum predominates by weight over each of the other elements, provided that the total content of these other elements exceeds 1% by weight, or the content of at least one other element exceeds the specific limits set out in the HS notes. This code is fundamental for the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries, which rely on specific alloy grades for their manufacturing processes.

Covers
  • Aluminum-copper alloy ingots
  • Aluminum-magnesium billets
  • Foundry alloy slabs
  • Unwrought aluminum-silicon blocks
  • Secondary aluminum alloy ingots
Also under 7601.20
  • Alcoa aluminum alloy ingots
  • Rio Tinto aluminum alloy billets
  • Hydro aluminum alloy slabs
  • Rusal aluminum alloys

Codes often confused with 7601.20

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 7601.10, which is reserved for non-alloyed (pure) aluminum. If the aluminum content is 99% or higher and other elements are below the threshold, it must be classified under 7601.10. Another common error is using HS code 7603, which covers aluminum powders and flakes. Even if the chemical composition is an alloy, the physical form (powder vs. ingot) dictates the heading. Additionally, importers sometimes confuse unwrought billets (7601.20) with extruded bars (7604) if the billets have been slightly processed.

7601.10Aluminium; unwrought, (not alloyed)76.03Aluminium; powders and flakes76.04Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles

Top exporters and importers of HS 760120 (the code used for unwrought aluminum alloy), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 760120 (the code used for unwrought aluminum alloy) in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 760120, not only unwrought aluminum alloy.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$5.3B
  2. 2 Norway $3.9B
  3. 3 Bahrain* ~$3.0B

World total: $39.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $4.9B
  2. 2 Germany $4.4B
  3. 3 Japan $2.8B

World total: $40.5B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 unwrought aluminum alloy

Brazil classifies unwrought aluminum alloy under NCM 7601.20.00: HS 7601.20 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 unwrought aluminum alloy

What is the HS code for Unwrought aluminum alloy?

The HS code for Unwrought aluminum alloy is 760120 (Aluminium; unwrought, alloys). The HS code for unwrought aluminum alloys is 7601.20.

How do I classify Unwrought aluminum alloy for customs?

Unwrought aluminum alloy is classified under HS code 760120 — Aluminium; unwrought, alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How is an aluminum alloy defined for customs purposes?

An aluminum alloy is defined as a metal where aluminum predominates by weight, but contains more than 1% of other elements in total, or contains specific elements (like iron or silicon) above very low individual percentage thresholds.

Which countries are the top exporters of unwrought aluminum alloy (HS 760120)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 760120 (the code used for unwrought aluminum alloy) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $5.3B, 13% of world exports), Norway ($3.9B) and Bahrain (about $3.0B). World exports came to about $39.7B, 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 unwrought aluminum alloy (HS 760120)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 760120 (the code used for unwrought aluminum alloy) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.9B, 12% of world imports), Germany ($4.4B) and Japan ($2.8B). World imports came to about $40.5B, 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 Unwrought aluminum alloy the same in all countries?

The base HS code 760120 for Unwrought aluminum alloy 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 unwrought aluminum alloy in Brazil?

In Brazil, unwrought aluminum alloy (HS 760120) is classified under NCM 7601.20.00.