Copper-Nickel Foil with Polymer Backing
Copper-nickel base alloy foil (0.11 mm) backed with polymer film for corrosion-resistant laminates. The copper-nickel alloy, with nickel predominant and zinc content not exceeding 1%, falls under tariff item 7410.22.00 as 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 foil is imported without the polymer backing
Unbacked copper-nickel alloy foil falls under heading 7409.
If the foil were of refined copper instead of a copper alloy
Refined copper backed foil is classified separately.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the foil thickness (excluding polymer backing) is 0.15 mm or less
• Document the copper-nickel alloy composition, ensuring nickel predominates and zinc is ≤1% per subheading note 1(d)
• Keep records of the backing material for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 7410.22.00
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).
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).
Brass Foil Backed with Paper
Thin brass foil (copper-zinc alloy) of 0.12 mm thickness, backed with paper for electrical insulation applications. The product is a backed copper alloy foil not exceeding 0.15 mm in thickness (excluding backing), falling under tariff item 7410.22.00.
Brass Foil Paper Backed for Crafts
Thin brass foil (0.04 mm) paper backed sheets for arts and crafts embossing. The copper-zinc alloy foil is backed with paper and does not exceed 0.15 mm in thickness (excluding backing), placing it under tariff item 7410.22.00.
Brass Foil with Paperboard for Gaskets
Brass foil (0.10 mm) backed with paperboard for composite gasket material. The copper-zinc alloy foil is backed and does not exceed 0.15 mm in thickness (excluding backing), falling under tariff item 7410.22.00.
Bronze Foil Backed for RFI Shielding
Bronze foil (copper-tin alloy) with plastic backing for RFI/EMI shielding gaskets, with a maximum thickness of 0.15 mm (excluding backing). The copper-tin base alloy qualifies under tariff item 7410.22.00 for backed copper alloy foil.