AlSi12 Aluminum Alloy Ingot from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) 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