7075 Aluminum Alloy Slab

7075 slabs are unwrought high-strength aluminum-zinc alloy plates used in aircraft structural components. Composition includes 5.6-6.1% zinc, 2.1-2.5% magnesium, and 1.2-2.0% copper, clearly an alloy under chapter note (b)(ii) due to total other elements >1%. Imported under 7601.20.90.95 for other unwrought alloy forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7606.12.30Higher: 38% vs 35%

If rolled into plate >0.2mm thick

Rolled alloy plates become clad or unclad products under heading 7606, no longer unwrought.

7601.20.30Higher: 37.6% vs 35%

If supplied as master alloys in granular form

Granular master alloys for remelting are distinctly classified under 7601.20.30.

7224.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If containing significant steel alloying

If iron content dominates, it may shift to steel chapter, though rare for aluminum-predominant metal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Aerospace alloys require enhanced documentation like FAA-equivalent certifications; prepare for additional CBP scrutiny

Verify slab flatness and surface condition in manifests—excessive processing may reclassify as semi-finished

Use precise weight declarations; overweight shipments often face valuation disputes

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