Battery Tab Aluminum Foil
High-purity 0.01 mm thick aluminum foil strips used as current collectors or tabs in lithium-ion batteries. Unbacked and under 0.2 mm, this foil qualifies for tariff item 7607.19.00 as other unbacked aluminum foil.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of a complete battery
Electric accumulators are classified in Chapter 85, excluded by Section XVI.
If the strips are considered finished articles
If they have the character of current collectors, they may be classified as other aluminum articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the foil is unbacked and under 0.2 mm
• If the strips are parts of batteries, they may be classified in Chapter 85
• Provide purity and thickness data to CBSA
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