Silicon-Aluminum Foundry Pig from Mexico
Pig castings of Al-Si master alloy containing 28% silicon for foundry addition to base aluminum melts. Qualifies under 7601.20.60.00 as unwrought high-silicon aluminum alloy in pig form intended solely for remelting. Critical for achieving desired silicon levels in sand castings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify as master alloy with Si analysis report; ensure pig weight qualifies as unwrought (typically >10kg); declare foundry end-use to support classification