HS Code 7609

Aluminium Tube and Pipe Fittings

HS code 7609 covers aluminium tube and pipe fittings such as couplings, elbows, and sleeves used for fluid and gas distribution systems.

4-digit Section XVLCL

HS Code 7609 — Aluminium Tube and Pipe Fittings

This code covers connectors used to join aluminium tubes or pipes. These include elbows, sleeves, and flanges used in plumbing, pneumatic systems, and scaffolding.

What's included

  • Aluminium pipe elbows
  • Threaded aluminium couplings
  • Aluminium flanges
  • T-shaped pipe connectors

What's excluded

  • Bolts and nuts → use 7616 (Fasteners are general hardware)
  • Taps and valves → use 8481 (Valves control flow, not just join pipes)

Common examples

  • Aluminium victaulic couplings
  • Forged aluminium pipe flanges
  • 90-degree aluminium tube elbow
  • Aluminium sleeve for rail systems

Frequently asked questions

Can plastic-lined aluminium fittings be classified here?

Yes, provided the aluminium fitting provides the base structural component for the connection.

Trade & shipping notes

  • Typical duty range: 0% - 6%
  • Documentation: State whether the fittings are threaded or non-threaded if required by target country.
  • Typical shipping mode: LCL
  • Top exporters: China, United States, Italy, Germany
  • Top importers: Canada, Mexico, Netherlands, United Kingdom

Key takeaway

This code is for hardware that changes direction or joins pipes, not for the pipes themselves.

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