Chapter 76
HTS codes for aluminum
Aluminum and articles thereof.
- Headings
- 16
- Tariff lines
- 124
- General duty
- General duty rates from 1.5% to 6.5%, with 18 duty-free lines
Headings in Chapter 76
- 7601Unwrought aluminum13
- 7602Aluminum waste and scrap5
- 7603Aluminum powders and flakes2
- 7604Aluminum bars, rods and profiles13
- 7605Aluminum wire4
- 7606Aluminum plates, sheets and strip, of a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm19
- 7607Aluminum foil (whether or not printed, or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm11
- 7608Aluminum tubes and pipes4
- 7609Aluminum tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)1
- 7610Aluminum structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 9406) and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, balustrades, pillars and columns); aluminum plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures7
- 7611Aluminum reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment2
- 7612Aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers (including rigid or collapsible tubular containers), for any material (other than compressed or liquefied gas), of a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, whether or not lined or heat insulated, but not fitted with mechanical or thermal equipment6
- 7613Aluminum containers for compressed or liquefied gas1
- 7614Stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, including slings and similar articles, of aluminum, not electrically insulated6
- 7615Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of aluminum; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of aluminum; sanitary ware and parts thereof, of aluminum13
- 7616Other articles of aluminum17
Documents required to import Chapter 76 goods
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What does HTS Chapter 76 cover?
- Chapter 76 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers aluminum and articles thereof. It contains 16 four-digit headings and 124 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for Chapter 76 goods?
- General duty rates from 1.5% to 6.5%, with 18 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
- How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 76?
- Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.