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Aluminum Curtain Wall Mullion

Extruded aluminum mullions used as vertical structural members in glass curtain wall systems for high-rise buildings. These profiles are prepared for use in architectural structures, meeting the definition of aluminum structures or parts thereof under heading 76.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States6.5%+50.0%56.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%β€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7604.21.00Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If the mullions are sold as generic hollow profiles not specifically prepared for structures

Hollow extruded profiles of aluminum alloys are classified under heading 76.04 when not prepared for use in structures.

7610.90.10Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If the mullions are for use in Canadian manufactures

This sibling item offers a different tariff treatment for aluminum structures destined for Canadian manufacturing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the mullions are classified as parts of structures, not as general-purpose profiles, to avoid reclassification

β€’ Provide detailed engineering drawings to the CBSA showing their specific use in curtain wall systems

β€’ Verify the aluminum alloy composition to confirm it meets the chapter's alloy definitions

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