Of aluminium alloys - Of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7 mm

CN code 760521 covers wire of aluminium alloys with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 7 mm or less. This fine-to-medium gauge wire is produced by multi-pass cold drawing from larger coiled rod stock (CN 760519), with intermediate annealing steps as required by the alloy and target properties. The resulting product is supplied in coil or spool form in a wide range of diameters, from just below 7 mm down to fractions of a millimetre. Typical applications include stranded conductors in low-voltage and medium-voltage power cables, shielding wires, armour wires for underground cables, winding wire for small transformers and coils, MIG and TIG welding wire for aluminium alloy fabrication, and metal mesh for filtration and protection systems. The combination of low density, adequate electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance makes aluminium alloy wire a competitive substitute for copper in many cable and winding applications.

CN heading 7605 splits aluminium wire into four subheadings based on two criteria: alloy vs. non-alloy aluminium, and cross-sectional dimension above or at/below 7 mm. CN 760521 is the subheading for alloy wire at or below 7 mm, complementing CN 760519 (alloy wire above 7 mm), CN 760511 (non-alloy above 7 mm) and CN 760512 (non-alloy at/below 7 mm). For customs classification, the cross-section measurement must be taken at the widest point of the wire. Annealed, half-hard and hard-drawn temper conditions all fall under the same CN code. Wire subsequently stranded into conductors or incorporated into cables is reclassified under heading 7614 or chapter 85. Surface treatments such as tin-plating or enamelling may also affect classification.

Imports of aluminium alloy wire up to 7 mm (CN 760521) are subject to the CCT duty applicable under TARIC, with potential reductions available under EU preferential trade agreements. Importers should verify whether anti-dumping or countervailing measures are in force for the specific origin country and product. Like all aluminium products within scope, CN 760521 is subject to CBAM from 1 January 2026. Importers must disclose the embedded CO2 emissions of the imported wire, distinguishing between direct emissions from production processes and indirect emissions from electricity generation used in the manufacturing process. Aluminium smelting is electricity-intensive, so indirect emissions typically constitute a substantial share of total embedded emissions. Certificates must be surrendered annually, with the deadline of 31 May.

Importing aluminium alloy wire, cross-section ≤ 7 mm (CN code 7605 21) into the European Union requires a customs declaration with the correct TARIC code. The duty rate for aluminium products in Chapter 76 ranges from 3% to 7.5% depending on the degree of processing. Unwrought aluminium may benefit from autonomous tariff suspensions or quotas. Required documents include a commercial invoice, mill certificate per EN 10204, transport document and certificate of origin. Import VAT is charged on the customs value plus duty. A CBAM declaration may be required for unwrought aluminium under the.