7615.10.20 - Cast

This HTS category, 7615.10.20, specifically covers cooking and kitchen ware made of aluminum that are enameled, glazed, or feature nonstick interior finishes. This includes items such as pots, pans, and other cookware designed for use on stovetops, as well as any accompanying lids or accessories if imported as part of the set and meeting the description. The defining characteristic for classification under this code is the presence of an enamel, glaze, or a nonstick coating applied to the interior surfaces of the aluminum cookware.

This specific classification is distinguished from its sibling, 7615.10.30 "Other," which would encompass aluminum cooking and kitchen ware that lacks these particular surface treatments. For instance, plain anodized aluminum cookware or uncoated cast aluminum cookware would fall under the "Other" category. The emphasis here is on the value-added finishing process that modifies the surface properties of the aluminum for improved performance and ease of use.

Within 7615.10.20, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification of these finished aluminum cooking and kitchen articles. The subcategory 7615.10.20.15 addresses "Bakeware," which includes cookware specifically designed for oven use and not suitable for stovetop applications. The remaining items under this code, those not fitting the specific definition of bakeware, are captured by the subcategory 7615.10.20.25, labeled "Other," which encompasses general stovetop cookware with the specified finishes.