Chapter 76 covers all aluminum and articles thereof, including unwrought aluminum, aluminum materials (bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil), aluminum tubes, aluminum structures, aluminum containers, stranded aluminum wire, cables, etc. This chapter does not cover composite materials of aluminum with other metals (usually classified in other chapters of Section XV), aluminum machine parts (classified in Chapters 84/85), and aluminum vehicles (classified in Chapter 87). The core is aluminum as a base material and its general articles. Heading 7616 covers other articles of aluminum not elsewhere specified, i.e., those that are neither specifically named in 7601-7615 (such as aluminum bars, plates, tubes, structures, containers, etc.) nor more specifically named in other chapters. It includes aluminum netting, cloth, grilles, chains, screws, nuts, washers, rivets, pins, springs, tableware, kitchenware, sanitary ware, ornaments, office supplies, etc. However, note that aluminum machine parts, electrical parts, etc., if constituting essential character of a machine, should be classified in Chapters 84/85. First 2 digits 76: indicates Chapter 76, aluminum and articles thereof. 3rd-4th digits 16: indicates heading 7616, i.e., other articles of aluminum. 5th-6th digits 99: indicates subheading 761699, i.e., other articles of aluminum under the residual subheading. Specifically, under heading 7616 there are also 761610 (aluminum nails, screws, nuts, washers and similar fasteners), 761691 (aluminum netting, cloth, grilles), 761699 (other). Therefore, 761699 is a residual subheading covering all aluminum articles not named in 761610, 761691, and other headings. This product is other articles of aluminum, neither aluminum fasteners (761610) nor aluminum netting, cloth, grilles (761691), and not specifically named in 7601-7615 (such as aluminum plates, tubes, containers, etc.). At the same time, it does not meet the characteristics of machine parts or electrical parts of Chapters 84/85, so it is classified in 761699. If the aluminum article is a dedicated machine part, it should be classified in Chapters 84/85; if it is an aluminum vehicle part, it should be classified in Chapter 87.
Chapter
Chapter 76 covers all aluminum and articles thereof, including unwrought aluminum, aluminum materials (bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil), aluminum tubes, aluminum structures, aluminum containers, stranded aluminum wire, cables, etc. This chapter does not cover composite materials of aluminum with other metals (usually classified in other chapters of Section XV), aluminum machine parts (classified in Chapters 84/85), and aluminum vehicles (classified in Chapter 87). The core is aluminum as a base material and its general articles.
Heading
Heading 7616 covers other articles of aluminum not elsewhere specified, i.e., those that are neither specifically named in 7601-7615 (such as aluminum bars, plates, tubes, structures, containers, etc.) nor more specifically named in other chapters. It includes aluminum netting, cloth, grilles, chains, screws, nuts, washers, rivets, pins, springs, tableware, kitchenware, sanitary ware, ornaments, office supplies, etc. However, note that aluminum machine parts, electrical parts, etc., if constituting essential character of a machine, should be classified in Chapters 84/85.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 76: indicates Chapter 76, aluminum and articles thereof. 3rd-4th digits 16: indicates heading 7616, i.e., other articles of aluminum. 5th-6th digits 99: indicates subheading 761699, i.e., other articles of aluminum under the residual subheading. Specifically, under heading 7616 there are also 761610 (aluminum nails, screws, nuts, washers and similar fasteners), 761691 (aluminum netting, cloth, grilles), 761699 (other). Therefore, 761699 is a residual subheading covering all aluminum articles not named in 761610, 761691, and other headings.
Classification Basis
This product is other articles of aluminum, neither aluminum fasteners (761610) nor aluminum netting, cloth, grilles (761691), and not specifically named in 7601-7615 (such as aluminum plates, tubes, containers, etc.). At the same time, it does not meet the characteristics of machine parts or electrical parts of Chapters 84/85, so it is classified in 761699. If the aluminum article is a dedicated machine part, it should be classified in Chapters 84/85; if it is an aluminum vehicle part, it should be classified in Chapter 87.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the material and use, such as 'aluminum ornament', 'aluminum office clip'. Material: Specify the type of aluminum (e.g., pure aluminum, aluminum alloy) and grade (e.g., 6061), and indicate whether it contains other metal components. Use: Describe the actual use of the commodity, such as 'for architectural decoration', 'for office stationery', to distinguish from machine parts, etc. State: Describe the form of the commodity, such as 'made into specific shape', 'in rolls', 'bulk', affecting whether it is a semi-finished product. Dimensions: Provide main dimensions (such as length, width, thickness, diameter), which may affect classification for certain aluminum articles. Processing Method: Describe the main processing technique, such as 'stamping', 'casting', 'welding', 'assembly', affecting whether it is an article. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, declare 'no brand'. Model: If there is a model, declare the model; if no model, declare 'no model'. Product Name: aluminum ornament; Material: aluminum alloy 6061; Use: for home decoration; State: made into specific shape; Dimensions: length 20cm × width 10cm × height 5cm; Processing Method: stamping; Brand: no brand; Model: no model. Mistakenly classifying aluminum machine parts into 761699, actually should be classified in Chapters 84/85. Ignoring alloy composition of material, leading to different classification from pure aluminum articles. Not providing use, unable to distinguish whether it is a general article or a dedicated part.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the material and use, such as 'aluminum ornament', 'aluminum office clip'.
⚠️ Writing only 'aluminum product', which is too general and easily questioned by customs for classification.
Material
Specify the type of aluminum (e.g., pure aluminum, aluminum alloy) and grade (e.g., 6061), and indicate whether it contains other metal components.
⚠️ Writing only 'aluminum', without specifying alloy or purity, affecting classification and valuation.
Use
Describe the actual use of the commodity, such as 'for architectural decoration', 'for office stationery', to distinguish from machine parts, etc.
⚠️ Vague use description, such as 'for industrial use', making it impossible to determine whether it is a machine part.
State
Describe the form of the commodity, such as 'made into specific shape', 'in rolls', 'bulk', affecting whether it is a semi-finished product.
⚠️ Ignoring the state description, leading to confusion with aluminum materials (such as aluminum foil, aluminum plates).
Dimensions
Provide main dimensions (such as length, width, thickness, diameter), which may affect classification for certain aluminum articles.
⚠️ Not providing dimensions, making it impossible to determine whether it belongs to a specific heading (such as aluminum wire, aluminum tube).
Processing Method
Describe the main processing technique, such as 'stamping', 'casting', 'welding', 'assembly', affecting whether it is an article.
⚠️ Unclear processing method description, may be mistaken as semi-finished product or part.
Brand
If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, declare 'no brand'.
⚠️ Omitting brand, leading to intellectual property issues or valuation disputes.
Model
If there is a model, declare the model; if no model, declare 'no model'.
⚠️ Model inconsistent with actual, affecting customs inspection.
Example： Product Name: aluminum ornament; Material: aluminum alloy 6061; Use: for home decoration; State: made into specific shape; Dimensions: length 20cm × width 10cm × height 5cm; Processing Method: stamping; Brand: no brand; Model: no model.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying aluminum machine parts into 761699, actually should be classified in Chapters 84/85.
Ignoring alloy composition of material, leading to different classification from pure aluminum articles.
Not providing use, unable to distinguish whether it is a general article or a dedicated part.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification determination basis: First, confirm the commodity material is aluminum or aluminum alloy; second, determine whether it belongs to specifically named aluminum materials or articles in 7601-7615, if not, consider 7616; third, check whether it belongs to 761610 (fasteners) or 761691 (netting, cloth, grilles), if not, classify in 761699; finally, exclude more specific headings such as machine parts, electrical parts of Chapters 84/85 and vehicle parts of Chapter 87. 761610 Aluminum fasteners: 761610 specifically refers to aluminum nails, screws, nuts, washers and similar fasteners, while 761699 covers other aluminum articles not elsewhere specified. If the commodity is a fastener, it should be classified in 761610. 761691 Aluminum netting, cloth, grilles: 761691 specifically refers to aluminum netting, cloth, grilles, while 761699 is a residual subheading. If the commodity is netting, cloth, grilles, it should be classified in 761691. 761510 Aluminum tableware, kitchenware: 761510 covers aluminum tableware, kitchenware, while 761699 covers other aluminum articles. If the commodity is tableware or kitchenware, it should be classified in 761510. 848790 Machine parts: If the aluminum article is a dedicated machine part, it should be classified in Chapter 84 (e.g., 848790), not 761699. The difference lies in whether it has the characteristics of a machine part. 854790 Electrical parts: If the aluminum article is a dedicated electrical part, it should be classified in Chapter 85 (e.g., 854790), not 761699. The difference lies in whether it has the characteristics of an electrical part. Is the material aluminum or aluminum alloy? Does it belong to specifically named goods in 7601-7615? Does it belong to 761610 or 761691? Does it belong to machine or electrical parts of Chapters 84/85? Does it belong to vehicle parts of Chapter 87?
Basis
Core classification determination basis: First, confirm the commodity material is aluminum or aluminum alloy; second, determine whether it belongs to specifically named aluminum materials or articles in 7601-7615, if not, consider 7616; third, check whether it belongs to 761610 (fasteners) or 761691 (netting, cloth, grilles), if not, classify in 761699; finally, exclude more specific headings such as machine parts, electrical parts of Chapters 84/85 and vehicle parts of Chapter 87.
Confused Codes：
761610 - Aluminum fasteners
761610 specifically refers to aluminum nails, screws, nuts, washers and similar fasteners, while 761699 covers other aluminum articles not elsewhere specified. If the commodity is a fastener, it should be classified in 761610.
761691 - Aluminum netting, cloth, grilles
761691 specifically refers to aluminum netting, cloth, grilles, while 761699 is a residual subheading. If the commodity is netting, cloth, grilles, it should be classified in 761691.
761510 - Aluminum tableware, kitchenware
761510 covers aluminum tableware, kitchenware, while 761699 covers other aluminum articles. If the commodity is tableware or kitchenware, it should be classified in 761510.
848790 - Machine parts
If the aluminum article is a dedicated machine part, it should be classified in Chapter 84 (e.g., 848790), not 761699. The difference lies in whether it has the characteristics of a machine part.
854790 - Electrical parts
If the aluminum article is a dedicated electrical part, it should be classified in Chapter 85 (e.g., 854790), not 761699. The difference lies in whether it has the characteristics of an electrical part.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material aluminum or aluminum alloy?
✓ Does it belong to specifically named goods in 7601-7615?
✓ Does it belong to 761610 or 761691?
✓ Does it belong to machine or electrical parts of Chapters 84/85?
✓ Does it belong to vehicle parts of Chapter 87?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the tariff rate for 761699? You can check the latest tariff rate by entering HS code 761699 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party inquiry platforms, selecting the corresponding country/region and trade mode. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments; it is recommended to rely on official real-time data. What is the difference between 761699 and 761610? 761610 specifically refers to aluminum fasteners, such as screws, nuts, washers, etc.; 761699 is a residual subheading for other aluminum articles. If the commodity is a fastener, it should be classified in 761610; otherwise, consider 761699. Which code should aluminum ornaments be classified under? If aluminum ornaments are not specifically named in 7601-7615, nor belong to 761610 or 761691, and are not machine parts, they should be classified in 761699. When declaring, specify material, use, processing method, etc. Can aluminum machine parts be classified under 761699? No. If the aluminum article is a dedicated machine part, it should be classified in Chapter 84 (e.g., 848790); if it is an electrical part, in Chapter 85. 761699 only applies to general aluminum articles, not dedicated parts. What declaration elements are required when declaring 761699? Usually, product name, material, use, state, dimensions, processing method, brand, model, etc. are required. Specific requirements are subject to customs; it is recommended to refer to the 'Catalogue of Specifications for Declaration of Import and Export Commodities of the People's Republic of China'. What is the export tax rebate rate for 761699? The export tax rebate rate is determined according to the policy of the current year and can be inquired through the State Taxation Administration or the General Administration of Customs. Different commodities may have different rebate rates; it is recommended to rely on the latest official documents. Should aluminum netting, cloth, grilles be classified under 761691 or 761699? Aluminum netting, cloth, grilles should be classified under 761691, not 761699. 761699 is for other aluminum articles not elsewhere specified; 761691 has a specific name, so priority is given to 761691. How to avoid classification errors for 761699? Recommendations: 1. Confirm the material is aluminum; 2. Exclude specific names in 7601-7615; 3. Exclude 761610 and 761691; 4. Exclude more specific names in Chapters 84/85/87; 5. Refer to the 'Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System' or consult a professional customs broker.
Q: How to inquire about the tariff rate for 761699?
A: You can check the latest tariff rate by entering HS code 761699 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party inquiry platforms, selecting the corresponding country/region and trade mode. Note that tariff rates are subject to policy adjustments; it is recommended to rely on official real-time data.
Q: What is the difference between 761699 and 761610?
A: 761610 specifically refers to aluminum fasteners, such as screws, nuts, washers, etc.; 761699 is a residual subheading for other aluminum articles. If the commodity is a fastener, it should be classified in 761610; otherwise, consider 761699.
Q: Which code should aluminum ornaments be classified under?
A: If aluminum ornaments are not specifically named in 7601-7615, nor belong to 761610 or 761691, and are not machine parts, they should be classified in 761699. When declaring, specify material, use, processing method, etc.
Q: Can aluminum machine parts be classified under 761699?
A: No. If the aluminum article is a dedicated machine part, it should be classified in Chapter 84 (e.g., 848790); if it is an electrical part, in Chapter 85. 761699 only applies to general aluminum articles, not dedicated parts.
Q: What declaration elements are required when declaring 761699?
A: Usually, product name, material, use, state, dimensions, processing method, brand, model, etc. are required. Specific requirements are subject to customs; it is recommended to refer to the 'Catalogue of Specifications for Declaration of Import and Export Commodities of the People's Republic of China'.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 761699?
A: The export tax rebate rate is determined according to the policy of the current year and can be inquired through the State Taxation Administration or the General Administration of Customs. Different commodities may have different rebate rates; it is recommended to rely on the latest official documents.
Q: Should aluminum netting, cloth, grilles be classified under 761691 or 761699?
A: Aluminum netting, cloth, grilles should be classified under 761691, not 761699. 761699 is for other aluminum articles not elsewhere specified; 761691 has a specific name, so priority is given to 761691.
Q: How to avoid classification errors for 761699?
A: Recommendations: 1. Confirm the material is aluminum; 2. Exclude specific names in 7601-7615; 3. Exclude 761610 and 761691; 4. Exclude more specific names in Chapters 84/85/87; 5. Refer to the 'Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System' or consult a professional customs broker.
⚠️ 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.