Die Casting High-Silicon Aluminum

Billets of high-silicon (27%) aluminum alloy optimized for high-pressure die casting applications. Remains unwrought under HTS 7601.20.60.00 with silicon content ≥25% by weight in billet form. Produces thin-walled structural components with excellent fluidity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.1%+35.0%37.1%
🇲🇽Mexico2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇨🇦Canada2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇩🇪Germany2.1%+10.0%12.1%
🇯🇵Japan2.1%+10.0%12.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

7601.20.90Lower: 35% vs 37.1%

If standard die cast alloys ∼12% Si

High-silicon variants specifically segregated in subheading 60.

7604.29.50Higher: 38% vs 37.1%

If extruded into profiles

Extrusion defines wrought aluminum profiles classification.

7616.99.51Higher: 37.5% vs 37.1%

If finished die castings

Completed castings classified as other articles of aluminum.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Die casting specification sheets support unwrought status; verify billet extrusion ratio zero; common error is classifying preheated billets as processed

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25% Silicon Aluminum Slab

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