Insulation Facing Aluminum Foil
Aluminum foil, 0.025 mm thick, for use as a vapor retarder on fiberglass insulation, supplied unbacked. Under 0.2 mm and not backed, it is classified under 7607.19.00 as 'other' not-backed foil before attachment.
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 |
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Global Affairs Canada: GAC Aluminum (Aluminum Products) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 7607190000).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the foil is in rolls weighing more than 0.021 g per square metre
Rolled foil exceeding this weight is classified under the rolled not-backed subheading.
If the foil is backed with paper or fiberglass scrim
Backed foil is classified under the backed foil tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the foil is imported unbacked and not laminated to kraft paper, as lamination changes the tariff item
• Keep documentation showing the foil's thickness and unbacked state for CBSA
• Verify whether the foil is supplied in rolls or sheets, as this may affect the applicable subheading
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