Unwrought aluminum — HTS 7601
Unwrought aluminum
Chapter 76 › Heading 7601
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7601 is a four-digit product category for unwrought aluminum. It generally covers aluminum in primary, cast, or other basic forms that have not been worked into products such as sheets, foil, bars, wire, tubes, or finished articles. "Unwrought" is the key concept: the aluminum has been produced into a basic metal form rather than shaped into a more advanced manufactured product.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s physical form and composition, then follow the more specific subheadings and statistical subdivisions under heading 7601. The code may distinguish types such as aluminum that is non-alloyed versus aluminum alloys, and may require technical details such as alloy content or the form in which the metal is imported. Confirm the applicable wording in the current HTSUS and use the product’s specifications rather than its marketing name.
What to check
- Confirm that the imported item is truly unwrought aluminum, not sheet, plate, foil, bar, wire, tube, or another worked aluminum product.
- Obtain the mill certificate, material specification, alloy designation, chemical analysis, and physical form from the supplier.
- Compare the product’s composition and form with every relevant subheading and statistical note under heading 7601.
- Check whether the code distinguishes non-alloyed aluminum from aluminum alloys, and verify the required composition thresholds.
- Request a customs-broker or binding-ruling review when the product’s form, alloy status, or processing history is unclear.
HTS heading 7601 summary
Unwrought aluminum is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7601.10 | Aluminum, not alloyed |
| 7601.20 | Aluminum alloys |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7601?
Unwrought aluminum. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.