Aluminum tubes and pipes
4 declarable lines
Heading 7608 covers aluminum tubes and pipes. It is split first by material, aluminum not alloyed versus aluminum alloys, and then by construction, seamless versus other. The listed lines all carry a general (MFN) rate of 5.7%.
Products in this heading
- Seamless aluminum tubing for refrigeration lines
- Welded aluminum pipe for irrigation lines
- Aluminum alloy seamless tube for hydraulic lines
- Aluminum alloy welded tube for furniture frames
- Aluminum tube for bicycle frames
- Aluminum pipe for low-pressure fluid transfer
- Aluminum tube for general fabrication
How to choose the right subheading
- Check whether the aluminum is not alloyed or is an aluminum alloy.
- Check whether the tube or pipe is seamless or other than seamless.
- Confirm the article is a hollow tube or pipe, not a fitting, foil, wire, solid rod, or solid profile.
- Check whether the tube has been prepared for use in structures, which points to heading 7610.
Often confused with
- Aluminum tube or pipe fittings such as elbows and couplings
Fittings are classified separately from tubes and pipes.
- Heading 7607Aluminum foil
Foil is flat rolled with thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm, not a hollow tube.
- Heading 7605Aluminum wire
Wire is a solid drawn product, not a hollow tube or pipe.
- Heading 7610Aluminum structural tubes prepared for use in structures
Tubes prepared for structural use belong in the structures heading.
- Heading 7604Aluminum bars, rods and profiles
Solid bars, rods and profiles are not hollow tubes or pipes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for seamless aluminum tubing?
For aluminum not alloyed, seamless tubing is 7608.10.00.30 with a general (MFN) rate of 5.7%. For aluminum alloys, seamless tubing is 7608.20.00.30 with a general (MFN) rate of 5.7%.
What is the duty on aluminum pipe from heading 7608?
The listed lines in heading 7608 carry a general (MFN) rate of 5.7%, including 7608.10.00.90 and 7608.20.00.90.
How do I classify welded aluminum alloy tube?
Welded aluminum alloy tube that is not seamless falls under 7608.20.00.90, with a general (MFN) rate of 5.7%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.