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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7606.11 | Rectangular plate, unalloyed |
| 7606.12 | Rectangular plate, aluminium alloy |
| 7606.91 | Non-rectangular, unalloyed |
| 7606.92 | Non-rectangular, alloy |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| 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% |
Numerical Example: 40 MT 6061-T651 plate 25mm, FOB Shanghai USD 5,200/MT, CIF Chennai
40 MT 6061-T651 plate 25mm, FOB Shanghai USD 5,200/MT, CIF Chennai. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · CBAM Annex I.
- · EN 573 alloy designation.
- · AMS-QQ-A-250 aerospace plate.
- · ASME BPVC for pressure vessel service.
- · China
- · Germany
- · USA
- · Austria
- · France
Frequently asked questions
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to metals (HS 7606.12) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7.5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 27.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 4% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 9.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | 4% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 19.6% |
| Singapore | 4% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 13.4% |
| China | 4% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 17.5% |
| United States | 3% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | 4% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 24.8% |
| Germany | 4% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 23.8% |
| Netherlands | 4% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 25.8% |
| Vietnam | 4% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| Türkiye | 4% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 24.8% |
| Japan | 4% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| South Korea | 4% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| Brazil | 4% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 37.3% |
| Indonesia | 4% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 17.9% |
| Mexico | 4% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 21.6% |
| Egypt | 4% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| Nigeria | 4% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 13.4% |
| South Africa | 4% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 21.6% |
| Australia | 4% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.