7615.10.71.25 - Containers suitable for food preparation, baking, reheating or storage, 0.04 mm or more but not over 0.22 mm in thickness

This HTS classification, 7615.10.71.25, specifically designates aluminum containers designed for food preparation, baking, reheating, or storage. The defining physical characteristic for inclusion in this category is the thickness of the aluminum, which must range from 0.04 mm to 0.22 mm. This precise thickness specification ensures that the articles possess the necessary structural integrity for their intended culinary functions while remaining lightweight and exhibiting efficient heat conductivity, typical of such aluminum cookware.

Within the broader category of "Cooking and kitchen ware" under aluminum articles, this particular subheading differentiates itself from other sibling categories by its focus on containers meeting the specified thickness criteria. While siblings like "Other cookware" or the general "Other" category might encompass a wider array of aluminum kitchen items, 7615.10.71.25 is narrowly defined by both its function (food preparation, baking, reheating, storage) and its material thickness. This avoids ambiguity and ensures that only specific types of aluminum containers fall under this designation, facilitating accurate customs declarations.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this specific HTS code. Therefore, classification into 7615.10.71.25 is final based on the material (aluminum), its intended use (food preparation, baking, reheating, storage), and the defined thickness (0.04 mm to 0.22 mm). Examples of items classified here would include certain aluminum foil containers for prepared meals, disposable baking pans within the specified thickness range, or aluminum food storage containers commonly found in kitchens.