Refined Copper Foil Backed with PET Plastic

Thin refined copper foil (under 0.15 mm thick, excluding backing) backed with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic for use in flexible printed circuits and electronics. Classified under HTS 7410.21.60.00 as 'other' backed copper foil of refined copper, distinct from unbacked or paper-backed variants. The plastic backing provides insulation and handling protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.5%+35.0%36.5%
🇲🇽Mexico1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇨🇦Canada1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇩🇪Germany1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇯🇵Japan1.5%+10.0%11.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7410.11.00Lower: 36% vs 36.5%

If not backed with any material

Unbacked copper foil, even if printed, falls under of a kind used for printed circuits without backing.

7410.21Same rate: 36.5%

If backed specifically with paper or paperboard

Paper-backed copper foil has its own subheading, separating it from plastic or similar backings.

8544.42.20Lower: 35% vs 36.5%

If pre-printed with conductive pattern and imported as finished flexible circuit

Assembled or insulated wire/cable products incorporating the foil are classified by function in Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify copper purity meets 'refined copper' standards (≥99.85% Cu) with mill test certificates to avoid reclassification

Measure thickness excluding backing precisely; provide lab reports if audited, as exceeding 0.15mm shifts to 7410.22

Declare backing material accurately on entry docs to prevent penalties for misdescription

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