Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm

HS v2017 Code: 7606

About aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm

HS code 7606 covers the classification of aluminium plates, sheets, and strips that exceed 0.2mm in thickness. This industry plays a crucial role in the global manufacturing and construction sectors, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of applications. Aluminium's unique properties, such as its lightweight, corrosion resistance, and high strength-to-weight ratio, make it a highly sought-after material in various industries, including transportation, packaging, and building construction.

Production process

The production of aluminium plates, sheets, and strips involves a series of complex processes. The primary raw material, aluminium ingots or billets, undergoes a series of rolling and annealing steps to achieve the desired thickness and properties. This may include hot rolling, cold rolling, and intermediate annealing to refine the material's microstructure and improve its mechanical characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 7606 products include aluminium ingots or billets, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized rolling mills, annealing furnaces, and other manufacturing equipment to shape and refine the aluminium into the desired form. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also essential for powering the production processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 7606 are aluminium plates, sheets, and strips that exceed 0.2mm in thickness. These products are widely used in various industries, including 7607 Aluminium foil of a thickness not exceeding 0.2 mm, 7608 Aluminium tubes and pipes, and 7609 (Aluminium tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)), where they serve as essential raw materials for further manufacturing and construction applications.

Family tree for aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/76'>76: Aluminium and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7606'>7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7601'>7601: Aluminium; unwrought</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7602'>7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7603'>7603: Aluminium; powders and flakes</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7604'>7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7605'>7605: Aluminium wire</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7607'>7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7608'>7608: Aluminium; tubes and pipes</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7609'>7609: Aluminium; tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves)</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7610'>7610: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7611'>7611: Aluminium; reservoirs, tanks, vats and the like for material (not compressed or liquefied gas) of capacity over 300l, whether or not lined, heat-insulated, not fitted with mechanical, thermal equipment</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7612'>7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7613'>7613: Aluminium; containers for compressed or liquefied gas</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7614'>7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated)</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7615'>7615: Aluminium; table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, sanitary ware and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7616'>7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/760611'>760611: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/760612'>760612: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/760691'>760691: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, not alloyed, (not rectangular or square)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/760692'>760692: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, (not rectangular or square)</a>"]


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