A319.0 Aluminum Foundry Ingot from Mexico
A319.0 alloy ingots are used in permanent mold casting for engine blocks and pistons, featuring higher copper content for strength. Classified under HTS 7601.20.90.85 as aluminum alloy foundry ingots per statistical note 4, with silicon and copper exceeding pure aluminum limits. These are premium casting stock for high-volume automotive foundries.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Include chemical analysis reports showing silicon >5% and copper content to confirm alloy status
• Label shipments clearly as 'foundry ingots for casting' to distinguish from remelt ingots
• Monitor Section 232 tariffs; provide exemption docs if for qualifying defense or critical infrastructure use