AlSi12 Aluminum Alloy Ingot from Germany
AlSi12 ingots contain 11-13% silicon with aluminum predominant, used in die casting for engine blocks and wheels. Meets alloy definition via iron+silicon >0.1% limit in chapter note (b)(i). Classified in 7601.20.90.95 as other unwrought aluminum alloys.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• High-silicon alloys need silicon content verification; test reports prevent downgrade to lower-duty non-alloy
• Declare melting origin—recycled content may affect anti-dumping duties
• Package ingots to prevent damage; broken ingots risk reclassification as scrap