Gold-Clad Copper Foil from Germany
Thin copper foil (under 0.15mm) clad with gold on one side for flexible circuits and RF shielding. Qualifies for HTS 7109.00.00.00 as base metal clad with gold in semi-manufactured foil form, mechanically affixed per note 7.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include foil thickness and cladding ratio in commercial invoice to support semi-manufactured status
• Test for adhesion strength if challenged; electroplating fails note 7 mechanical affixing test