SMM Announcement: Adjustment to Classification of Aluminum Semis Import Data in SMM Database

Published: May 28, 2026 19:27
Source: SMM
SMM has updated its data classification for China's aluminum semis import data.

Dear Users,

Greetings. Based on market feedback and to optimize user experience, SMM (Shanghai Metals Market) has adjusted the data classification under Base Metals - Aluminum - Aluminum Semis - Import & Export – China Aluminum Semis Monthly Import Data. Details of the changes are as follows:

1. Import Data of Unwrought Aluminum Alloy

A new sub-category Base Metals - Aluminum - Aluminum Semis - Import & Export –  Import Volume Of Unwrought Aluminum Alloy has been created. The following indicators are moved to this new category:

Import Volume Of Unwrought Aluminum Alloy - a10164825

Unwrought Aluminum Alloy Import Volume MoM - a10164834

Unwrought Aluminum Alloy Import Volume YoY- a10164843

 

2. Import Data of Aluminum Products

A new sub-category Base Metals - Aluminum - Aluminum Semis - Import & Export – China Customs: Aluminum Products Imports: Monthly has been created. The following indicators are moved to this new category:

Import Volume Of Aluminum Products - a10164832

Aluminum Products Import Volume MoM - a10164841

Aluminum Products Import Volume YoY - a10164850

 

3. Import Data of Aluminum Products

The remaining indicators stay in their original locations. The below legacy indicators are removed, and new indicators with identical names are launched:

China Customs: Total Import Volume of Aluminum Products (Monthly) - a10164833

China Customs: Total Import Volume of Aluminum Products, Month-on-Month (Monthly) - a10164842

China Customs: Total Import Volume of Aluminum Products, Year-on-Year (Monthly) - a10164851

Scope of Commodity HS Codes

Before adjustment

The indicator China Customs:

China Customs: Aluminum Semis Imports: Monthly - a10164833 covered imports of products under the following 50 HS Codes:

76012000, 76031000, 76032000, 76041010, 76041090, 76042100, 76042910, 76042990, 76051100, 76051900, 76052100, 76052900, 76061121, 76061129, 76061191, 76061199, 76061220, 76061230, 76061251, 76061259, 76061290, 76069100, 76069200, 76071110, 76071120, 76071190, 76071900, 76072000, 76081000, 76082010, 76082091, 76082099, 76090000, 76101000, 76109000, 76110000, 76121000, 76129010, 76129090, 76130010, 76130090, 76141000, 76149000, 76151010, 76151090, 76152000, 76161000, 76169100, 76169910, 76169990

After adjustment

The revised indicato China Customs: Aluminum Semis Imports: Monthly covers imports of products under the following 32 HS Codes. The excluded portions correspond to imports of unwrought aluminum alloys and aluminum articles:

76031000, 76032000, 76041010, 76042910, 76041090, 76042100, 76042990, 76051100, 76051900, 76052100, 76052900, 76061121, 76061129, 76061191, 76061199, 76061220, 76061230, 76061251, 76061259, 76061290, 76069100, 76069200, 76071110, 76071120, 76071190, 76071900, 76072000, 76081000, 76082010, 76082091, 76082099, 76090000

 

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

SMM Aluminum Research Team

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