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Aluminum Windows

Aluminum windows are a popular choice for both residential and commercial buildings, known for their durability, strength, and modern aesthetic.

Material:

The primary material is aluminum alloy, typically consisting of aluminum with small additions of other elements (such as magnesium, silicon, manganese) to enhance its strength, corrosion resistance, and other properties. Common alloys include 6061, 6063, and 4043. Thermally broken aluminum windows incorporate a non-conductive material (often polyamide) within the frame to reduce heat transfer.

Purpose:

The primary purpose is to provide daylighting, ventilation, and weather protection for a building's interior. They offer a barrier against outside elements such as rain, wind, and intruders while allowing for views of the exterior. They contribute to building energy efficiency and structural integrity.

Function:

• Structural Support: Aluminum frames provide a strong structural base for the glass, allowing for larger window sizes and complex designs.
• Weather Resistance: Aluminum is naturally corrosion resistant and, when combined with appropriate seals and weather stripping, effectively prevents water and air infiltration.
• Thermal Performance: While aluminum is a good conductor of heat, thermally broken aluminum windows significantly reduce heat transfer, improving energy efficiency.
• Acoustic Performance: Multiple panes of glass and proper sealing can provide sound insulation.
• Security: Aluminum frames can accommodate robust locking mechanisms, enhancing building security.

Usage Scenarios:

• Residential Buildings: Homes, apartments, and townhouses, particularly in modern architectural styles.
• Commercial Buildings: Office buildings, retail stores, schools, hospitals, and other commercial structures.
• High-Rise Buildings: Aluminum windows are frequently used in high-rise applications due to their strength and ability to withstand high wind loads.
• Coastal Areas: Aluminum's corrosion resistance makes it suitable for marine environments.
• Areas with Extreme Weather: Aluminum windows can be engineered to withstand high winds, heavy rain, and snow.

Common Types:

• Fixed Windows: Non-operable windows used for daylighting and views.
• Casement Windows: Operate by swinging outward from the side, providing excellent ventilation.
• Awning Windows: Operate by swinging outward from the top, offering ventilation even during light rain.
• Sliding Windows: Consist of two or more panels that slide horizontally.
• Hung Windows: Panels slide vertically, either single-hung (one operable panel) or double-hung (two operable panels).
• Picture Windows: Large, fixed windows designed to maximize views.
• Bi-Fold Windows: Multiple panels that fold together, creating a wide opening.
• Tilt and Turn Windows: Operate by tilting inward for ventilation or swinging open for full access.
• Curtain Wall Windows: Large expanses of glass used in commercial buildings, often non-operable.

Aluminum windows are structures prepared for use in buildings, specifically doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors.

The following HS codes are relevant:

• 7610100010: This HS code covers aluminum structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 9406) and parts of structures (for example, bridges and bridge-sections, towers, lattice masts, roofs, roofing frameworks, doors and windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, balustrades, pillars and columns); aluminum plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures. Specifically, it includes doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors.

  • 76: Aluminum and aluminum articles.
  • 10: Structures prepared for use in buildings.
  • 0010: Doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors.

• 8302416050: This HS code covers base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like; base metal hat racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings of base metal; automatic door closers of base metal; and base metal parts thereof. Specifically, it includes other mountings, fittings and similar articles, and parts thereof, suitable for buildings, of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc, for curtains, draperies and window shades.

  • 83: Miscellaneous manufactured articles of base metal.
  • 02: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles.
  • 41: Other mountings, fittings and similar articles, and parts thereof.
  • 60: Suitable for buildings.
  • 50: Of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc, for curtains, draperies and window shades.

• 8302416080: This HS code covers base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for furniture, doors, staircases, windows, blinds, coachwork, saddlery, trunks, chests, caskets or the like; base metal hat racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures; castors with mountings of base metal; automatic door closers of base metal; and base metal parts thereof. Specifically, it includes other mountings, fittings and similar articles, and parts thereof, suitable for buildings, of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc, other.

  • 83: Miscellaneous manufactured articles of base metal.
  • 02: Base metal mountings, fittings and similar articles.
  • 41: Other mountings, fittings and similar articles, and parts thereof.
  • 60: Suitable for buildings.
  • 80: Of iron or steel, of aluminum or of zinc, other.

Regarding HS codes 8302416050 and 8302416080, please note that these codes cover mountings, fittings, and similar articles suitable for buildings. If the aluminum windows include these components, these HS codes may also be relevant. These codes have a combined tax rate of 83.9%.