HS Code 7603
Aluminium Powders and Flakes
HS code 7603 covers aluminium powders and flakes used in industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, and pigment production for paints and coatings.
HS Code 7603 — Aluminium Powders and Flakes
This code covers aluminium in finely divided forms, ranging from coarse powders to extremely thin flakes. These materials are primarily used in the production of metallic paints, lightweight concrete, pyrotechnics, and chemical catalysts.
What's included
- Lamellar flakes
- Atomised powders
- Spherical aluminium powder
- Polished flakes for metallic pigments
What's excluded
- Coloured or varnished powders → use
3212(Prepared as pigments for the paint industry) - Aluminium shots → use
7601(Roughly cast primary forms)
Common examples
- Atomised aluminium powder for chemical reactions
- Aluminium flake pigments for automotive paint
- Powdered aluminium for solar cell metallisation paste
- Fine aluminium dust for fireworks
Frequently asked questions
Is aluminium powder considered hazardous for shipping?
Yes, many forms of aluminium powder are flammable solids and require specific UN-certified packaging and dangerous goods documentation.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6.5%
- Documentation: Requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for transport safety assessment.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, United Arab Emirates, United States, China
- Top importers: United States, Germany, Japan, India
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Key takeaway
Classification depends on particle size and whether the powder represents a chemical pigment or a raw metal form.
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