7615.10.50.20 - Bakeware (cookware not suitable for stove top use)

This HTS category, 7615.10.50.20, specifically covers bakeware made of aluminum. Bakeware, in this context, refers to articles designed for use in ovens for baking purposes, such as cake pans, muffin tins, and roasting trays. Importantly, these items are distinguished from cookware not suitable for stovetop use, meaning they are not intended for direct application of heat from a stove burner. The material is exclusively aluminum, and the surface treatment is limited to not being enameled or glazed, nor do they contain nonstick interior finishes.

This classification differentiates itself from its sibling category, 7615.10.50.40 "Other," by its specific exclusion of items not meeting the criteria for cast aluminum bakeware. The key defining characteristic here is that the aluminum articles are produced through a casting process. This method involves pouring molten aluminum into a mold to create the desired shape, resulting in a more solid and often thicker construction compared to other manufacturing methods like stamping or pressing.

As a leaf node, this category has no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within this specific code rests on ensuring that the aluminum bakeware is indeed manufactured via casting and is not enameled, glazed, or equipped with nonstick interior finishes. Examples would include solid, heavy-duty aluminum baking sheets and pie pans formed by pouring molten aluminum into molds.