7606.91.60 - Clad

This HTS category, 7606.91.60, specifically covers aluminum plates, sheets, and strip that are "clad." Cladding refers to a process where a layer of one metal, in this case, aluminum, is bonded to another metal or alloy, or when multiple layers of aluminum alloys are bonded together. The base material of the plate, sheet, or strip must meet the general requirements of Chapter 76 and the specific criteria of heading 7606, meaning it is of aluminum and has a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling, 7606.91.30, which covers "not clad" aluminum plates, sheets, and strip. Therefore, the defining characteristic for this category is the presence of a bonded layer or layers, differentiating it from solid, unclad aluminum products.

Within this "clad" category, further distinctions are made based on thickness. Subcategories 7606.91.60.55 and 7606.91.60.95 divide the goods based on whether their thickness exceeds 6.3 mm or is 6.3 mm or less, respectively. This subdivision allows for more precise classification based on the physical dimensions of the clad aluminum product.