Brass Decorative Foil Laminated Paperboard
Printed brass foil (copper-zinc alloy) 0.09 mm thick laminated to paperboard for book covers and packaging. The foil is backed with paperboard and the copper alloy composition places 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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paperboard provides the essential character and the foil is merely decorative
If the product is considered a paper product with a foil layer, it may fall under paper and paperboard classifications.
If the foil is separated from the paperboard before importation
Unbacked brass foil would be classified under heading 7409.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the brass foil thickness (excluding the paperboard backing) is 0.15 mm or less
• Classify the product as backed foil, not as paperboard, since the foil imparts the essential character
• Be prepared to provide the alloy composition (copper-zinc) and thickness documentation to CBSA
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