7075 Aluminum Alloy Slab from Japan
7075 alloy slabs are rectangular unwrought plates used for rolling into sheets in high-strength aerospace applications. High zinc content (5.1-6.1%) with magnesium and copper makes it an aluminum alloy per note (b). Classified in 7601.20.90 as other unwrought aluminum alloys.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Aerospace buyers should ensure AMS (Aerospace Material Specifications) compliance documentation accompanies shipments
• Slabs must not have machined surfaces beyond simple saw cuts; otherwise, classify as semi-finished under 7606