7606.11.30 - Not clad

This HTS category, 7606.11.30, specifically covers aluminum plates, sheets, and strip that are not clad and have a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm. The "not clad" designation is crucial, differentiating these products from those with one or more layers of other metals or alloys applied to their surface. These are flat-rolled aluminum products characterized by their rectangular (or square) shape, a common form for subsequent fabrication and industrial use.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 7606.11.60.00, which exclusively pertains to clad aluminum plates, sheets, and strip. Therefore, if the aluminum product exhibits any form of cladding, it would fall under the clad category, not this one. The focus here is solely on monolithic aluminum, free from any additional layers.

Within this category, further distinctions are made based on thickness. Subcategories exist to precisely delineate goods with a thickness of more than 6.3 mm (7606.11.30.30) and those with a thickness of 6.3 mm or less (7606.11.30.60). This subdivision allows for a more granular classification, recognizing that different thicknesses of aluminum plate, sheet, and strip may have distinct applications and market values.