Brass Foil Backed with Paper from Mexico
Thin brass foil (copper-zinc alloy) of 0.12 mm thickness, backed with paper for electrical insulation applications. Classified under HTS 7410.22.00.00 as copper alloy foil backed with paper, thickness not exceeding 0.15 mm. Meets brass alloy definition with zinc predominant over other elements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
51.5%
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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide mill test certificate confirming copper-zinc alloy composition per subheading note (a), with zinc > other elements
• Verify backing material is paper-based; plastic backings shift to unbacked classification if misdeclared