Brass Circuit Foil with PET Backing
Pre-printed brass foil (copper-zinc alloy) 0.14 mm thick with a PET plastic backing, used for PCB prototyping. The foil is backed and the copper alloy content qualifies it under tariff item 7410.22.00, which covers backed copper alloy foil not exceeding 0.15 mm in thickness (excluding backing).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the foil is not backed and is in coils or sheets
Unbacked brass foil falls under heading 7409 for plates, sheets, strip, and foil of copper alloys.
If the foil were of refined copper instead of a copper alloy
Refined copper backed foil is classified separately from copper alloy backed foil.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the foil thickness (excluding backing) does not exceed 0.15 mm, as per the tariff item
• Declare the copper-zinc alloy composition accurately, as brass (copper-zinc base alloy) is defined in subheading note 1(a)
• Keep records of the alloy composition and thickness to support classification if requested by CBSA
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