A356.0 Aluminum Alloy Ingot from China
A356.0 is a hypoeutectic aluminum-silicon alloy used primarily for casting applications in automotive and aerospace industries. It contains approximately 7% silicon and 0.3% magnesium, making aluminum the predominant element by weight, exceeding the purity limits for non-alloyed aluminum. Classified under 7601.20.90 as unwrought aluminum alloy in other forms not specified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical composition certification to confirm alloy status per subheading note (b), as silicon and magnesium exceed non-alloyed limits
• Provide mill test reports documenting aluminum predominance and element contents to avoid misclassification as scrap or wrought forms