5083 Aluminum Alloy Billet from Japan
Marine-grade 5083 aluminum alloy billet maintaining uniform circular cross section, suited for pressure vessel extrusions. Classified in HTS 7601.20.90.45 for unwrought alloy billets not in coils, featuring high magnesium content defining its alloy status per notes. Available in diameters up to 12 inches for heavy-duty applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
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
• Source from producers with ISO 9001 certification; retain heat-treatment records for traceability
• Customs may require non-destructive testing reports confirming internal soundness of billets
• Beware valuation shifts if declared with 'extrusion premium'—use transaction value carefully