7606.12.30.25 - Heat-treatable industrial alloys of a kind described in statistical note 7 to this chapter

This HTS classification, 7606.12.30.25, specifically covers rectangular (including square) aluminum plates, sheets, and strip that are not clad, have a thickness exceeding 6.3 mm, and are composed of aluminum alloys. The defining characteristic of this category is that these alloys are heat-treatable and fall within the scope described in statistical note 7 to Chapter 76. This note typically pertains to specific alloys used in industrial applications where enhanced mechanical properties, achieved through heat treatment, are crucial.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7606.12.30.15, is the reference to statistical note 7 for heat-treatable industrial alloys, as opposed to the high-strength heat-treatable alloys mentioned in statistical note 6. While both relate to heat-treatable alloys, note 7 may encompass a broader range of industrial applications or specific alloy compositions beyond those defined as "high-strength." The sibling category 7606.12.30.35, "Other," serves as a residual category for heat-treatable industrial alloys that do not meet the specific criteria of note 6 or note 7.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 7606.12.30.25 is final for qualifying products. Importers and exporters should carefully consult statistical note 7 to Chapter 76 to ensure their goods precisely match the specified heat-treatable industrial alloy criteria, alongside confirming the rectangular shape and thickness of the aluminum plate, sheet, or strip, and that it is neither clad nor falls under the "high-strength" designation of the preceding sibling.