Die Casting High-Silicon Aluminum from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.1%
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
• Die casting specification sheets support unwrought status; verify billet extrusion ratio zero; common error is classifying preheated billets as processed