Chapter 76 covers aluminum and articles thereof, including unwrought aluminum, aluminum products (such as bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil), aluminum tubes, aluminum structures, aluminum containers, aluminum stranded wire, cables, etc. This chapter does not include aluminum concentrates, aluminum slag, aluminum ash, or other smelting raw materials (classified in Chapter 26), nor does it include aluminum machine parts (classified in Chapters 84/85) or aluminum vehicle parts (classified in Chapter 87). 7606 specifically covers aluminum plates, sheets, and strip, which is one of the largest categories by trade volume among aluminum processed materials. Heading 7606 covers aluminum plates, sheets, and strip, whether or not surface-treated (such as painted, coated, anodized, etc.), but the thickness must be greater than 0.2 mm. If the thickness does not exceed 0.2 mm, it is classified under 7607 (aluminum foil). Under this heading, it is further subdivided by thickness, shape (rectangular or not), and whether alloyed or not: 7606.1 is rectangular non-alloy aluminum plates, 7606.2 is rectangular aluminum alloy plates, 7606.9 is other shapes. 7606.11 and 7606.12 correspond to non-alloy and alloy, thickness greater than 0.2 mm. The first 2 digits "76" represent Chapter 76: Aluminum and articles thereof. The 3rd-4th digits "06" represent heading 7606: Aluminum plates, sheets, and strip, thickness > 0.2 mm. The 5th-6th digits "11" represent subheading 7606.11: Rectangular (including square) aluminum alloy plates, sheets, and strip, thickness > 0.2 mm. The 5th digit "1" indicates rectangular non-alloy aluminum (7606.1), but 7606.11 is actually alloy? Note: According to HS 2022, 7606.1 is rectangular non-alloy aluminum, 7606.2 is rectangular aluminum alloy. 7606.11 is non-alloy aluminum, 7606.12 is aluminum alloy. The user-provided code 760611, but described as aluminum alloy, is contradictory. According to standard HS, 7606.11 should be non-alloy aluminum, 7606.12 is aluminum alloy. Here, as per user request, 760611 is still interpreted as aluminum alloy rectangular plate, but the contradiction should be noted in classification. The correct code should be 760612. The product is an aluminum alloy rectangular plate with a thickness greater than 0.2 mm, conforming to heading 7606. If the thickness is ≤ 0.2 mm, it should be classified under 7607 (aluminum foil); if it is aluminum bars, rods, or profiles, it should be classified under 7604; if it is aluminum wire, under 7605; if it is aluminum tubes, under 7608. In addition, if it has undergone further processing (such as drilling, bending, assembly), it may be classified under 76.16 or other articles chapters. Therefore, based on material (aluminum alloy), shape (rectangular plate), thickness (> 0.2 mm), it is classified under 7606, and the specific subheading depends on alloy vs. non-alloy and whether it is rectangular.

Product Name: The standard name of the declared commodity, which should include material, shape, and specifications, such as "aluminum alloy rectangular plate". Material: Indicate whether it is aluminum alloy or non-alloy aluminum, and list the main alloying elements and their content (e.g., aluminum-magnesium alloy, aluminum-silicon alloy). Shape: Specify as rectangular plate, sheet, strip, and indicate whether it has undergone further processing (such as shearing, punching). Specifications and Dimensions: Declare thickness, width, length (in millimeters); thickness must be greater than 0.2 mm. Surface Treatment: Indicate whether it is painted, coated, anodized, embossed, etc., which affects whether it is still classified under 7606. Use: Briefly describe the main use, such as building curtain walls, automobile bodies, electronic heat sinks, etc. Brand/Model: If there is a brand or model, it should be declared to facilitate customs valuation and traceability. Processing State: Indicate whether it has been rolled, annealed, quenched, etc., which affects the material state. Product Name: Aluminum alloy rectangular plate; Material: Aluminum alloy (Al-Mg-Si series, magnesium content 0.5%, silicon content 0.3%); Shape: Rectangular plate; Specifications: Thickness 3.0 mm, width 1200 mm, length 2400 mm; Surface Treatment: Anodized; Use: Building curtain wall decoration; Brand: XX; Model: 6061-T6; Processing State: Rolled then heat-treated. Thickness unit mistakenly reported as centimeters, causing actual thickness to exceed limits or be classified as foil. Aluminum alloy mistakenly reported as non-alloy aluminum, leading to incorrect subheading. Ignoring surface treatment, e.g., painted plates may be mistaken for another heading. Failure to declare alloying element content, making it impossible to determine whether it is aluminum alloy.

Core basis for classification: 1) Material is aluminum or aluminum alloy; 2) Shape is rectangular plate, sheet, strip; 3) Thickness greater than 0.2 mm; 4) Not further processed (except surface treatment). If it is aluminum alloy, it should be classified under 7606.12; if non-alloy aluminum, under 7606.11. If thickness ≤ 0.2 mm, under 7607. If other shapes (non-rectangular), under 7606.9. If processed by drilling, bending, etc., it may be classified under 7616. 760612 Aluminum alloy rectangular plate: The core difference from 760611 (non-alloy aluminum) is the material: 760612 is aluminum alloy, 760611 is non-alloy aluminum. The user describes it as aluminum alloy, so it should be classified under 760612. 760711 Aluminum foil: Aluminum plates, sheets, and strip with thickness ≤ 0.2 mm are classified under 7607, while 7606 requires thickness > 0.2 mm. 760429 Aluminum alloy profiles: 7604 covers aluminum bars, rods, and profiles, usually with non-rectangular cross-sections or extruded, while 7606 covers plates, sheets, and strip, rectangular and uniform in thickness. 761699 Other aluminum articles: If aluminum plates have undergone further processing (such as punching, bending, assembly), they no longer belong to 7606 and may be classified under 7616. 760521 Aluminum alloy wire: 7605 covers aluminum wire, usually with a circular cross-section and smaller diameter, while 7606 covers plates, sheets, and strip. Is the material aluminum alloy or non-alloy aluminum? Is the thickness greater than 0.2 mm? Is the shape a rectangular plate, sheet, or strip? Has it undergone further processing (except surface treatment)? Is it necessary to declare alloying element content?

What is the difference between 760611 and 760612? 760611 is non-alloy aluminum rectangular plate (thickness > 0.2 mm), 760612 is aluminum alloy rectangular plate (thickness > 0.2 mm). The difference is the material: non-alloy aluminum refers to aluminum with purity ≥ 99%, while aluminum alloy has other elements added (such as magnesium, silicon, copper, etc.). If the user's product is aluminum alloy, it should be classified under 760612. How to determine whether an aluminum plate belongs to 7606? It must simultaneously satisfy: material is aluminum or aluminum alloy, shape is rectangular plate, sheet, or strip, thickness greater than 0.2 mm, and not further processed (except surface treatment). If thickness ≤ 0.2 mm, classify under 7607; if other shapes, under 7606.9; if processed by punching, bending, etc., under 7616. How to describe alloying element content when declaring? List the main alloying elements and their percentages, such as "aluminum-magnesium alloy, magnesium content 2.5%, manganese content 0.3%". This helps customs determine whether it is aluminum alloy and may affect valuation. If not listed, it may be required to supplement or questioned for classification. Are surface-treated aluminum plates still classified under 7606? Yes, surface treatment such as painting, coating, anodizing, embossing, etc., as long as it does not change the basic shape and thickness, is still classified under 7606. However, if the coating is of another material and forms a new surface layer, it may affect classification and requires specific analysis. If the aluminum plate thickness is exactly 0.2 mm, which code should it be classified under? Thickness must be greater than 0.2 mm to be classified under 7606. If it is exactly 0.2 mm, it is classified under 7607 (aluminum foil). Therefore, when declaring, the thickness must be accurately measured, and tolerance ranges should be noted. What other subheadings are under 7606? 7606.1 is rectangular non-alloy aluminum, 7606.2 is rectangular aluminum alloy, 7606.9 is other shapes. Among them, 7606.11 and 7606.12 correspond to rectangular non-alloy and aluminum alloy with thickness > 0.2 mm. In addition, there are subheadings subdivided by thickness, such as 7606.91, etc. If the aluminum plate is cut but remains rectangular, does it affect classification? Cutting into rectangular shape is not considered further processing and is still classified under 7606. However, if cut into non-rectangular shapes (such as circular, special-shaped), it is classified under 7606.9. If after cutting it is bent, welded, etc., it may be classified under 7616. How to inquire about tariff rates for imported aluminum plates? You can inquire through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the "Single Window" by entering the HS code and country of origin to obtain the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Note that rates may change; it is recommended to refer to the latest announcements. Third-party trade data platforms can also be used for auxiliary inquiries.