AlSi12 Aluminum Alloy Pig from Germany
AlSi12 pigs are cast unwrought forms with 11-13% silicon for die-casting automotive parts. Aluminum predominates but silicon exceeds non-alloyed limits per table. Under 7601.20.90 as other unwrought alloy.
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
• Pig forms must be verified as unwrought via photos or dimensions; tapered shapes don't change classification
• EU REACH compliance may apply for silicon content; prepare safety data sheets
• Avoid bulk packing that resembles scrap, which could lead to 2615 classification