HS HEADING 7608

Aluminium; tubes and pipes

HEADING

7608

CHAPTER

In plain English

This heading covers aluminium in the form of tubes and pipes. The goods are divided into two categories based on their composition. One category includes tubes and pipes made from aluminium that is not alloyed. The other category includes tubes and pipes made from aluminium alloys.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

7608.10

Aluminium; tubes and pipes, not alloyed

7608.20

Aluminium; tubes and pipes, alloys

Chapter 76 classification notes

US Section 232 tariffs (10%) apply to most aluminium imports. Anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium extrusions in US and EU. Recycled/secondary aluminium classified differently from primary.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Aluminium alloys with specific compositions may classify differently. Articles made predominantly of aluminium but with other metal components — classify by the predominant metal.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

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