Heading 7601

Unwrought aluminum

13 declarable lines

Heading 7601 covers unwrought aluminum: metal in primary or secondary form that has not yet been worked into bars, rods, sheets, wire or other semi-finished products. It is split first by whether the metal is not alloyed (7601.10) or is an aluminum alloy (7601.20), then by form, such as coiled material of uniform cross section with a least dimension of 9.5 mm or less, casting stock, or ingot. Most ingot and billet lines enter free, while the coiled form lines carry a small general (MFN) rate.

Products in this heading

Unalloyed aluminum ingots of 99.9% purity or greater
Aluminum alloy foundry ingot for casting
Remelt scrap ingot of aluminum alloys
Aluminum alloy sheet ingot (slab) for rolling
Aluminum billets of uniform circular cross section, not in coils
Aluminum alloy wire rod in coils with a least cross-sectional dimension of 9.5 mm or less
Aluminum vanadium master alloy
Secondary aluminum alloy containing 0.03% or more by weight of lead

How to choose the right subheading

Material: not alloyed (7601.10) or aluminum alloy (7601.20).
Form: coiled material of uniform cross section with a least dimension of 9.5 mm or less goes in the 7601.x0.30.00 lines.
Silicon content: aluminum alloys with 25% or more by weight of silicon take a separate rate.
Lead content: secondary aluminum alloy with 0.03% or more by weight of lead has its own line.
Use of statistical notes: remelt scrap ingot, sheet ingot (slab) and foundry ingot are reported under specific lines.

Often confused with

Aluminum bars, rods and profiles
7601 covers only unwrought metal; extruded or drawn solid shapes are further worked.
Heading 7604
Aluminum wire
Wire is a finished drawn product, not unwrought metal.
Heading 7605
Aluminum plates, sheets and strip over 0.2 mm thick
Rolled flat products are classified outside the unwrought heading.
Heading 7606
Aluminum powders and flakes
Powders and flakes are a separate heading even though the metal is unworked.
Heading 7603
Aluminum foil of 0.2 mm or less
Foil is a rolled product and is not covered by 7601.
Heading 7607

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for aluminum alloy remelt scrap ingot?

Remelt scrap ingot of aluminum alloys is classified under 7601.20.90.75, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on unwrought unalloyed aluminum of 99.9% purity or greater?

That metal falls under 7601.10.60.40 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Coiled unalloyed aluminum of uniform cross section with a least dimension of 9.5 mm or less is classified under 7601.10.30.00 at 2.6%.

How do I classify aluminum alloy wire rod in coils?

Aluminum alloy stock of uniform cross section throughout its length, with a least cross-sectional dimension of 9.5 mm or less, in coils, is classified under 7601.20.30.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 2.6%. If the material is not in coils, look to the other 7601.20.90.xx lines instead.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.