Zamak 3 Aluminum Alloy Ingot
Zamak 3 aluminum alloy ingot, containing about 4% zinc and 4% aluminum, where aluminum predominates by weight. The total other elements exceed 1%, so it is classified as an aluminum alloy under this tariff item, despite the zinc content.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪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 zinc predominates by weight over aluminum
Zinc alloys are classified under heading 7901, not 7601.
If the ingots are cast into finished articles
Cast articles of aluminum are classified under heading 7616.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that aluminum predominates by weight over each other element, as zinc could otherwise lead to classification under Chapter 79
• Keep detailed alloy composition data for customs
• Note that if zinc predominates, the product would be a zinc alloy under heading 7901
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