Automotive Casting Al-Si Alloy from China

Unwrought aluminum-silicon alloy pigs standardized for automotive foundries with 25.5% silicon content. HTS 7601.20.60.00 covers this specific high-silicon composition in pig/sow form for remelting into transmission housings and engine blocks. Meets OEM specifications for castability.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter

Import Tips

OEM alloy grade certification required; ensure no machining that implies parts classification; temperature-controlled shipping preserves cast structure