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ALUMINIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF›Aluminium structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 9406) and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, balustrades, pillars and columns); aluminium plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures
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Classification of aluminium structures - subheading 7610 90
Subheading 7610 90 of the Combined Nomenclature covers aluminium structures for construction other than doors and windows classified under subheading 7610 10. This includes ventilated facades and curtain wall systems, staircase and balcony balustrades, garden pergolas, carports, canopies and load-bearing frames for building cladding. The classification criterion is that the primary structural material must be aluminium or its alloys within the meaning of Chapter 76 CN. Importers must distinguish complete finished structures (7610 90) from aluminium profiles and sections (heading 7604) or fittings (7609). Where a product is supplied as a kit for assembly, the complete set is classified under GRI Rule 2a. Binding Tariff Information (BTI) is recommended in cases of classification doubt. Note to Chapter 76 excludes electrical fittings and aluminium wire mesh from this heading.
CBAM and import requirements for aluminium structures - subheading 7610 90
Finished aluminium structures under subheading 7610 90 are not directly listed in Annex I of the CBAM Regulation (EU) 2023/956, which focuses primarily on unwrought aluminium, alloys and rolled products from Chapter 76. However, importers should verify the current list of CN codes covered by CBAM in the applicable implementing regulation, as the scope may be extended. Import requires an EORI number, a customs declaration in the electronic import system, a commercial invoice and material specification. Aluminium curtain wall and glazed facade systems are subject to construction product regulations including Regulation (EU) 305/2011 (CPR) and may require a European Technical Assessment (ETA). Balustrades for public areas may also need to comply with EN 1090 for structural aluminium and steel, EN 13374 and EN 14122. Technical and certification requirements should be verified before each import transaction.
Duty rates and trade measures for subheading 7610 90
MFN duty rates for subheading 7610 90 should be verified in the European Commission's TARIC database, as they are subject to change. Preferential zero or reduced rates may be available under EU FTA agreements including CETA (Canada), EU-Japan EPA, EU-South Korea, EU-Vietnam EVFTA, EU-UK TCA and the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for developing countries - subject to compliance with rules of origin and presentation of a valid proof of origin. Imports of aluminium structures from China may be subject to anti-dumping duties - current AD measures for this CN code should be verified in TARIC. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to restrictions under successive EU sanctions packages. The importer must declare the correct customs value (CIF or DAP) and calculate customs duties and import VAT. All rates and trade measures must be verified in TARIC before the customs declaration.
CBAM and environmental requirements for aluminium (CN 7610 90)
Aluminium classified under CN code 7610 90 (other aluminium structures) may be subject to the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). From 2026, importers of unwrought aluminium must purchase CBAM certificates corresponding to CO2 emissions in the production process. Additionally, aluminium products must comply with REACH Regulation requirements and may be subject to restrictions on hazardous substances. Customs authorities verify environmental documentation during clearance. Aluminium recycling is particularly significant as secondary aluminium uses 95% less energy than primary.
Frequently asked questions
Are aluminium curtain wall facades under subheading 7610 90 subject to CBAM?
Processed aluminium structures classified under subheading 7610 90 are generally not listed in Annex I of the CBAM Regulation (EU) 2023/956, which focuses on unwrought aluminium and low-processed products. However, importers should always verify the current list of CN codes covered by CBAM in the Commission implementing regulation, as the scope of the regulation may be extended over time. In case of doubt, consultation with a customs representative or the competent customs authority is recommended.
How to distinguish subheading 7610 90 from heading 7604 (aluminium profiles)?
Subheading 7610 90 covers complete or assembly-ready aluminium structures - such as balustrades, pergolas or facade systems - fulfilling an autonomous construction function. Heading 7604 covers aluminium profiles, sections and bars supplied as material for further processing. The key factors are the degree of processing and the completeness of the set: a complete balustrade ready for installation is classified under 7610 90, while bare profiles as semi-finished material fall under 7604.
Are imports of aluminium pergolas from China subject to anti-dumping duties?
Anti-dumping or countervailing measures may apply to aluminium construction systems from China depending on the specific product and current EU regulations. Importers should check in the TARIC database whether trade defence measures currently apply to subheading 7610 90 with country of origin China and what the applicable additional duty rate is. This check should be carried out before each import transaction, as anti-dumping regulations may be amended or repealed.
Are other aluminium structures under CN 7610 90 subject to anti-dumping duties?
The applicability of anti-dumping duties for CN code 7610 90 depends on current EU regulations and the country of origin. Anti-dumping duties are imposed on specific products from designated countries. The current status can be verified in the.
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