Chapter 76 covers aluminum and articles thereof, including unwrought aluminum, aluminum products (bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil), aluminum tubes, aluminum structures, aluminum containers, aluminum stranded wire, cables, etc. This chapter does not include aluminum compounds (classified under Chapter 28), aluminum tools (Chapter 82), aluminum mechanical parts (Chapter 84), or aluminum furniture (Chapter 94). The core distinction lies in the purity, form, and degree of processing of aluminum. Heading 7605 covers aluminum wire, whether or not coiled, including pure aluminum wire and aluminum alloy wire. Aluminum wire refers to solid wire made by drawing or extrusion, with cross-sections that may be circular, square, rectangular, etc., but must meet the definition of 'wire': uniform cross-sectional dimensions throughout the length, and usually coiled or wound on a spool. The maximum cross-sectional dimension (e.g., diameter) is the key indicator for distinguishing subheadings. First 2 digits 76: Chapter 76, Aluminum and articles thereof. Digits 3-4 05: Heading 7605, Aluminum wire. Digits 5-6 21: Subheading 7605.21, Aluminum alloy wire, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7 mm. Note: 7605.1 is pure aluminum wire, 7605.2 is aluminum alloy wire; 7605.21 specifically refers to aluminum alloy wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension >7mm, while 7605.29 is other aluminum alloy wire (≤7mm). Maximum cross-sectional dimension refers to the largest geometric dimension of the wire's cross-section, such as the diameter of circular wire, or the diagonal or long side of rectangular wire. This product is aluminum alloy wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7 mm, therefore classified under 7605.21. If it were pure aluminum wire, it would be classified under 7605.11 or 7605.19; if aluminum alloy wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension ≤7mm, it would be classified under 7605.29; if it were aluminum bars, rods, or profiles (not wire), it would be classified under 7604; if it were aluminum stranded wire, cables, etc., it would be classified under 7614.
Chapter
Chapter 76 covers aluminum and articles thereof, including unwrought aluminum, aluminum products (bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil), aluminum tubes, aluminum structures, aluminum containers, aluminum stranded wire, cables, etc. This chapter does not include aluminum compounds (classified under Chapter 28), aluminum tools (Chapter 82), aluminum mechanical parts (Chapter 84), or aluminum furniture (Chapter 94). The core distinction lies in the purity, form, and degree of processing of aluminum.
Heading
Heading 7605 covers aluminum wire, whether or not coiled, including pure aluminum wire and aluminum alloy wire. Aluminum wire refers to solid wire made by drawing or extrusion, with cross-sections that may be circular, square, rectangular, etc., but must meet the definition of 'wire': uniform cross-sectional dimensions throughout the length, and usually coiled or wound on a spool. The maximum cross-sectional dimension (e.g., diameter) is the key indicator for distinguishing subheadings.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 76: Chapter 76, Aluminum and articles thereof. Digits 3-4 05: Heading 7605, Aluminum wire. Digits 5-6 21: Subheading 7605.21, Aluminum alloy wire, with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7 mm. Note: 7605.1 is pure aluminum wire, 7605.2 is aluminum alloy wire; 7605.21 specifically refers to aluminum alloy wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension >7mm, while 7605.29 is other aluminum alloy wire (≤7mm). Maximum cross-sectional dimension refers to the largest geometric dimension of the wire's cross-section, such as the diameter of circular wire, or the diagonal or long side of rectangular wire.
Classification Basis
This product is aluminum alloy wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeding 7 mm, therefore classified under 7605.21. If it were pure aluminum wire, it would be classified under 7605.11 or 7605.19; if aluminum alloy wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension ≤7mm, it would be classified under 7605.29; if it were aluminum bars, rods, or profiles (not wire), it would be classified under 7604; if it were aluminum stranded wire, cables, etc., it would be classified under 7614.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'aluminum alloy wire' or 'aluminum alloy welding wire', which must be consistent with the contract and invoice. Material: Specify the alloy composition, such as 'aluminum-silicon alloy', 'aluminum-magnesium alloy', and indicate the aluminum content and percentage of main alloying elements. Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension: Fill in the maximum dimension of the wire's cross-section; for circular, fill in the diameter; for non-circular, fill in the maximum diagonal or long side, in millimeters. Shape: Describe the cross-sectional shape of the wire, such as circular, square, rectangular, hexagonal, etc. Condition: Indicate whether coiled, coated, annealed, etc., such as 'coiled, uncoated, annealed'. Use: Explain the main use, such as 'for welding', 'for manufacturing rivets', 'for cable braiding'. Grade: Provide the aluminum alloy grade, such as 6061, 4043, 5356, etc., conforming to international or national standards. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'. Product Name: Aluminum alloy wire; Material: Aluminum-magnesium alloy (magnesium content 5%, aluminum 95%); Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension: 8 mm; Shape: Circular; Condition: Coiled, uncoated, cold-drawn; Use: For manufacturing rivets; Grade: 5356; Brand: No brand. Misunderstanding 'maximum cross-sectional dimension' as average or minimum dimension, leading to subheading classification errors. Failing to distinguish pure aluminum wire from aluminum alloy wire; pure aluminum wire should be classified under 7605.11 or 7605.19. Confusing aluminum wire with aluminum rod; aluminum rods are typically classified under 7604, with larger cross-sectional dimensions and not coiled. Ignoring the 'coiled' condition; if straight bars and length exceeds a certain limit, they may be considered rods. When declaring composition, only writing 'aluminum alloy' without providing specific alloying element content, making it impossible to determine the subheading.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'aluminum alloy wire' or 'aluminum alloy welding wire', which must be consistent with the contract and invoice.
⚠️ Misreporting as 'aluminum wire' without indicating alloy, or misreporting as 'aluminum welding rod'.
Material
Specify the alloy composition, such as 'aluminum-silicon alloy', 'aluminum-magnesium alloy', and indicate the aluminum content and percentage of main alloying elements.
⚠️ Only writing 'aluminum alloy' without providing specific grade or composition, leading to classification disputes.
Maximum Cross-Sectional Dimension
Fill in the maximum dimension of the wire's cross-section; for circular, fill in the diameter; for non-circular, fill in the maximum diagonal or long side, in millimeters.
⚠️ Misreporting the average or minimum dimension, or failing to indicate the measurement method.
Shape
Describe the cross-sectional shape of the wire, such as circular, square, rectangular, hexagonal, etc.
⚠️ Misreporting special-shaped wire as circular, affecting dimension determination.
Condition
Indicate whether coiled, coated, annealed, etc., such as 'coiled, uncoated, annealed'.
⚠️ Omitting 'coiled' information, which may be mistaken for rod material.
Use
Explain the main use, such as 'for welding', 'for manufacturing rivets', 'for cable braiding'.
⚠️ Use description too broad, such as 'industrial use', which cannot assist classification.
Grade
Provide the aluminum alloy grade, such as 6061, 4043, 5356, etc., conforming to international or national standards.
⚠️ Incorrect grade or inconsistent with composition, leading to customs questioning.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'.
Misunderstanding 'maximum cross-sectional dimension' as average or minimum dimension, leading to subheading classification errors.
Failing to distinguish pure aluminum wire from aluminum alloy wire; pure aluminum wire should be classified under 7605.11 or 7605.19.
Confusing aluminum wire with aluminum rod; aluminum rods are typically classified under 7604, with larger cross-sectional dimensions and not coiled.
Ignoring the 'coiled' condition; if straight bars and length exceeds a certain limit, they may be considered rods.
When declaring composition, only writing 'aluminum alloy' without providing specific alloying element content, making it impossible to determine the subheading.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1) Material is aluminum alloy (not pure aluminum); 2) Form is wire (uniform cross-section throughout length, usually coiled); 3) Maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7 mm. All three must be satisfied simultaneously to be classified under 7605.21. If pure aluminum wire, classify under 7605.11 (>7mm) or 7605.19 (≤7mm) based on maximum cross-sectional dimension. If aluminum alloy wire but maximum cross-sectional dimension ≤7mm, classify under 7605.29. If aluminum bars, rods, profiles, classify under 7604. 7605.11 Pure aluminum wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension >7mm: Material is pure aluminum (aluminum content ≥99%), while 7605.21 is aluminum alloy wire. 7605.29 Other aluminum alloy wire: Aluminum alloy wire with maximum cross-sectional dimension ≤7mm, while 7605.21 requires >7mm. 7604.21 Aluminum alloy bars, rods, profiles: 7604 is bars, rods, profiles, usually not coiled, with larger cross-sectional dimensions or complex shapes; 7605 is wire, coiled and with uniform cross-section. 7614.90 Other aluminum stranded wire, cables, etc.: 7614 is multi-strand stranded wire or cable, while 7605 is single-strand solid wire. 8311.30 Aluminum welding rods, welding wire: 8311 is welding rods, welding wire coated with flux, while 7605 is metal wire not coated with flux. Is the material aluminum alloy? If pure aluminum, classify under 7605.11 or 7605.19. Is the maximum cross-sectional dimension greater than 7 mm? If ≤7mm, classify under 7605.29. Is it wire? Coiled and uniform cross-section throughout length, otherwise consider 7604. Is it coated with flux? If coated with flux, classify under 8311. Is it multi-strand stranded? Stranded wire is classified under 7614.
Basis
Core classification basis: 1) Material is aluminum alloy (not pure aluminum); 2) Form is wire (uniform cross-section throughout length, usually coiled); 3) Maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7 mm. All three must be satisfied simultaneously to be classified under 7605.21. If pure aluminum wire, classify under 7605.11 (>7mm) or 7605.19 (≤7mm) based on maximum cross-sectional dimension. If aluminum alloy wire but maximum cross-sectional dimension ≤7mm, classify under 7605.29. If aluminum bars, rods, profiles, classify under 7604.
Confused Codes：
7605.11 - Pure aluminum wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension >7mm
Material is pure aluminum (aluminum content ≥99%), while 7605.21 is aluminum alloy wire.
7605.29 - Other aluminum alloy wire
Aluminum alloy wire with maximum cross-sectional dimension ≤7mm, while 7605.21 requires >7mm.
7604.21 - Aluminum alloy bars, rods, profiles
7604 is bars, rods, profiles, usually not coiled, with larger cross-sectional dimensions or complex shapes; 7605 is wire, coiled and with uniform cross-section.
7614.90 - Other aluminum stranded wire, cables, etc.
7614 is multi-strand stranded wire or cable, while 7605 is single-strand solid wire.
8311.30 - Aluminum welding rods, welding wire
8311 is welding rods, welding wire coated with flux, while 7605 is metal wire not coated with flux.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material aluminum alloy? If pure aluminum, classify under 7605.11 or 7605.19.
✓ Is the maximum cross-sectional dimension greater than 7 mm? If ≤7mm, classify under 7605.29.
✓ Is it wire? Coiled and uniform cross-section throughout length, otherwise consider 7604.
✓ Is it coated with flux? If coated with flux, classify under 8311.
✓ Is it multi-strand stranded? Stranded wire is classified under 7614.
❓ FAQ
How to check the import tax rate for 760521? You can check the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc., through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query platforms by entering HS code 760521 and the country of origin. Note that tax rates may change; the rate at the time of declaration shall prevail. How to distinguish aluminum alloy wire from pure aluminum wire? Pure aluminum wire refers to unalloyed aluminum wire with aluminum content ≥99%, classified under 7605.11 or 7605.19; aluminum alloy wire refers to aluminum wire with added other elements (such as magnesium, silicon, copper), classified under 7605.21 or 7605.29. Composition content must be provided at declaration. How to measure the maximum cross-sectional dimension? For circular wire, measure the diameter; for non-circular wire, measure the maximum diagonal or long side of the cross-section. Use measuring tools with appropriate precision and indicate the measurement method at declaration. If aluminum alloy wire is used for welding, is it classified under 7605? If not coated with flux, it is still classified under 7605; if the surface is coated with flux, it is classified under 8311.30. Indicate whether coated at declaration. How to distinguish coiled aluminum alloy wire from straight aluminum alloy rod? Wire is usually coiled and has uniform cross-section throughout its length; rods are usually straight, longer, and have larger cross-sectional dimensions. If straight but with small cross-sectional dimension and limited length, it may still be considered wire. The specific determination shall be subject to customs recognition. Is the 'Grade' declaration element for 760521 mandatory? It is recommended to provide it; the grade helps customs confirm the alloy composition and classification. If the grade cannot be provided, detailed chemical composition percentages should be provided. If the maximum cross-sectional dimension of aluminum alloy wire is exactly 7 mm, which code is it classified under? Subheading 7605.21 requires 'exceeding 7 mm', therefore exactly 7 mm should be classified under 7605.29 (other aluminum alloy wire). What is the export tax rebate rate for 760521? The export tax rebate rate needs to be checked in the latest export tax rebate documents, which can be queried through the State Taxation Administration or the Single Window. Rates may be adjusted; it is recommended to verify before declaration.
Q: How to check the import tax rate for 760521?
A: You can check the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc., through the General Administration of Customs website, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query platforms by entering HS code 760521 and the country of origin. Note that tax rates may change; the rate at the time of declaration shall prevail.
Q: How to distinguish aluminum alloy wire from pure aluminum wire?
A: Pure aluminum wire refers to unalloyed aluminum wire with aluminum content ≥99%, classified under 7605.11 or 7605.19; aluminum alloy wire refers to aluminum wire with added other elements (such as magnesium, silicon, copper), classified under 7605.21 or 7605.29. Composition content must be provided at declaration.
Q: How to measure the maximum cross-sectional dimension?
A: For circular wire, measure the diameter; for non-circular wire, measure the maximum diagonal or long side of the cross-section. Use measuring tools with appropriate precision and indicate the measurement method at declaration.
Q: If aluminum alloy wire is used for welding, is it classified under 7605?
A: If not coated with flux, it is still classified under 7605; if the surface is coated with flux, it is classified under 8311.30. Indicate whether coated at declaration.
Q: How to distinguish coiled aluminum alloy wire from straight aluminum alloy rod?
A: Wire is usually coiled and has uniform cross-section throughout its length; rods are usually straight, longer, and have larger cross-sectional dimensions. If straight but with small cross-sectional dimension and limited length, it may still be considered wire. The specific determination shall be subject to customs recognition.
Q: Is the 'Grade' declaration element for 760521 mandatory?
A: It is recommended to provide it; the grade helps customs confirm the alloy composition and classification. If the grade cannot be provided, detailed chemical composition percentages should be provided.
Q: If the maximum cross-sectional dimension of aluminum alloy wire is exactly 7 mm, which code is it classified under?
A: Subheading 7605.21 requires 'exceeding 7 mm', therefore exactly 7 mm should be classified under 7605.29 (other aluminum alloy wire).
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 760521?
A: The export tax rebate rate needs to be checked in the latest export tax rebate documents, which can be queried through the State Taxation Administration or the Single Window. Rates may be adjusted; it is recommended to verify before declaration.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.