Aluminum-Backed Copper Clad Laminate from Germany
Refined copper foil laminated to thin aluminum substrate for metal-core PCBs in LED lighting, foil ≤0.15mm. Still HTS 7410.21.30 as copper foil backed with metal-like 'similar backing materials' per heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
53%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Clarify 'copper foil backed' vs. 'copper-plated aluminum'; test reports prove foil construction
• Thermal conductivity specs help but don't override HTS copper foil priority