HTS heading 7601 · Chapter 76
HTS 7601: Unwrought aluminum
HTS heading 7601 covers unwrought aluminum. It has 6 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (3 lines), 2.6% (2 lines), 2.1% (1 line).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7601.10 | Aluminum, not alloyed: | ||||
| 7601.10.30.00 | Of uniform cross section throughout its length, the least cross-sectional dimension of which is not greater than 9.5 mm, in coils[kg] | 2.6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 18.5% | Estimate → |
| 7601.10.60 | Other | Free | 11% | ||
| 7601.10.60.40 | Of 99.9 percent aluminum or greater[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7601.10.60.45 | Of greater than 99.8 percent but less than 99.9 percent[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7601.10.60.90 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7601.20 | Aluminum alloys: | ||||
| 7601.20.30.00 | Of uniform cross section throughout its length, the least cross-sectional dimension of which is not greater than 9.5 mm, in coils[kg] | 2.6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 18.5% | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 7601.20.60.00 | Containing 25 percent or more by weight of silicon[kg] | 2.1% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | Estimate → |
| 7601.20.90 | Other | Free | 10.5% | ||
| 7601.20.90.30 | Aluminum vanadium master alloy[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7601.20.90.45 | Of uniform circular cross section throughout its length, the foregoing comprised of billets, not in coils[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7601.20.90.60 | Other, containing 0.03 percent or more by weight of lead (secondary aluminum)[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 7601.20.90.75 | Remelt scrap ingot[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7601.20.90.80 | Sheet ingot (slab) of a kind described in statistical note 3 to this chapter[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7601.20.90.85 | Foundry ingot of a kind described in statistical note 4 to this chapter[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7601.20.90.95 | Other[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7602.00.00 | Aluminum waste and scrap | Free | Free | ||
| 7602.00.00.35 | Recyclable used beverage containers[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7602.00.00.45 | Recyclable aluminum auto and truck wheels[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7602.00.00.55 | Recyclable aluminum from industrial processes, including turnings, borings, shavings, filings, clippings and chips[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7602.00.00.65 | Other recyclable aluminum[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 7602.00.00.75 | Other[kg] | Estimate → |
21 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 7601.10.30.00 at the general rate of 2.6%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (2.6%) | $260.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $307.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 7601?
Heading 7601 has 6 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (3 lines), 2.6% (2 lines), 2.1% (1 line). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 7601?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 7601?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.