Chapter 76 · Aluminium and articles thereof · Section 15

HS Code 7609.00

Aluminum tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)

US duty (general)
5.7%
US HTS lines
1
EU CN codes
1
UK commodity codes
7
Unit
kg

US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources

Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.

United States - HTS lines under 7609.00

Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneralSpecialOtherUnit
7609.00.00 Aluminum tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves) 5.7% Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) 45% kg

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European Union - CN codes under 7609.00

Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.

CN codeDescription
7609 00 00 7609 00 00 Aluminium tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves) EU duty (TARIC) →

United Kingdom - commodity codes under 7609.00

Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.

Commodity codeDescription
7609 00 00 00 Aluminium tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves) UK duty & VAT →
7609 00 00 10 For use in certain types of aircraft UK duty & VAT →
7609 00 00 30 Aluminium connecting block for automotive air conditioning systems: -with a T6 hardening, -equipped with round stubs with a circumferential outer groove, -with through or non-through holes, made of profiles with an upper radius of 8 mm or more but not more than 11 mm, and a lower radius of 12 mm or more but not more than 17 mm, -with a distance between holes of 15 mm or more but not more than 22 mm, -with sockets designed for brazing or clamping, -with mounting holes for M6 or M8 mounting screw, threaded or not, -with a width of 5 mm or more but not more than 16 mm, -for connecting a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator, a chiller and other lines UK duty & VAT →
7609 00 00 40 Flame brazed aluminium block for connecting tubes in automotive heat exchangers and/or turbocharged air coolers and/or automatic transmission coolers: -with extruded, bent connection tubes with an outer diameter of 5 mm or more, but not more than 25 mm, -with a weight of 0,02 kg or more, but not more than 0,25 kg, for use in the manufacture of cooling system in vehicles of Chapter 87 UK duty & VAT →
7609 00 00 50 Machined aluminium components: -containing by weight 0,55 %, or more but not more than 0,61 % of magnesium, -containing by weight 0,55 %, or more but not more than 0,61 % of silicon, -with a hardening state of T5 or T6, -with a mass of 0,05 kg or more, but not more than 0,2 kg, for use in the manufacture of CO₂ cooling systems in motor vehicles UK duty & VAT →
7609 00 00 60 Aluminium connection block: -with a weight of 3 g or more but not more than 400 g, -manufactured from 6061-T6 or 6060-T6 or 6082-T6 aluminium grade, -being an integral part of an air conditioning hose assembly or oil cooling line hose assembly or air brake line hose assembly or water cooling line hose assembly, -with holes (sockets) or splines (pilots) or threads that allow installation in an automotive or other air conditioning system (also understood as installation in the line), -with sockets designed for brazing or fastening, -with at least 1 through-hole with a diameter of 3 mm or more but not more than 25 mm, for the manufacture of automotive cooling and air conditioning systems UK duty & VAT →
7609 00 00 90 Other UK duty & VAT →
Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about HS code 7609.00.

What is HS code 7609.00?

HS code 7609.00 covers: Aluminum tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves). It belongs to chapter 76 (Aluminium and articles thereof) of the Harmonized System.

What is the US import duty for HS code 7609.00?

The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 5.7%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.

What is the UK commodity code for 7609.00?

The UK extends 7609.00 to 7 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 7609000000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.