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HS 7606.12Metals

HS Code for Aluminium Plate (HS 7606)

Rolled aluminium plate above 6 mm thickness for aerospace (2024, 7050, 7075), marine (5083, 5086), tooling (6061), and cryogenic tanks (5083-O). CBAM Annex I. High-purity aerospace plate is dominated by US (Arconic, Kaiser) and European (Constellium, AMAG) mills.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules5 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
7606.11Rectangular plate, unalloyed
7606.12Rectangular plate, aluminium alloy
7606.91Non-rectangular, unalloyed
7606.92Non-rectangular, alloy
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
7.5%
AD on Chinese flat-rolled aluminium (Reg 2021/1784); CBAM 2026.
United States
6.5%
AD/CVD on Chinese common alloy sheet/plate.
India (BCD)
10%

Worked landed-cost example

40 MT 6061-T651 plate 25mm, FOB Shanghai USD 5,200/MT, CIF Chennai

FOBUSD 208,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 5,400
CIFUSD 213,400
India BCD 10%USD 21,340
IGST 18%USD 42,253
India landed USD 276,993; effective tax load 29.8% of CIF.
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Regulatory checkpoints
  • · CBAM Annex I.
  • · EN 573 alloy designation.
  • · AMS-QQ-A-250 aerospace plate.
  • · ASME BPVC for pressure vessel service.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · Germany
  • · USA
  • · Austria
  • · France

Frequently asked questions

Is aerospace plate export-controlled?

Yes for high-strength 7050/7075 in specific thicknesses. US EAR ECCN 1C202/1C210 covers certain 7000-series if used in nuclear/missile programs; EU Dual-Use Reg 2021/821 Annex I Category 1 mirrors. Commercial 6061 plate is unrestricted.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for metals.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard
Import into Singapore →
GST · 9% standard (from 2024)

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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