7606.92.60 - Clad

This category, HTS 7606.92.60, specifically covers aluminum plates, sheets, and strip of a thickness exceeding 0.2 mm, which are composed of aluminum alloys and are clad. Cladding involves applying a layer or layers of a different metal or alloy to the surface of the aluminum alloy material, typically for enhanced properties such as corrosion resistance, wear resistance, or aesthetic appeal. These clad products are distinct from unclad aluminum alloy plates, sheets, and strip classified under HTS 7606.92.30, which lack this surface application.

The distinction between clad and unclad products is a key criterion for classification at this level. The presence and composition of the cladding material are essential for accurate tariff determination. This classification applies to a wide range of fabricated aluminum products used in various industries where the combined properties of the base aluminum alloy and the cladding are advantageous.

Within this clad category, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on specific physical characteristics. For instance, HTS 7606.92.60.55 further distinguishes these clad aluminum alloy products by their thickness, specifically those exceeding 6.3 mm. This layering of classification allows for precise identification and duty assessment based on both material composition, surface treatment (cladding), and dimensional attributes.