Easy-Open End Lid Aluminum Stock from China

Specialized aluminum alloy plates for easy-open can ends, rectangular format with thickness exceeding 0.2 mm but ≤6.3 mm, unclad. Falls under 7606.12.3055 as dedicated lid stock for food/beverage canning. Alloy formulation supports deep drawing and rivet formation without cracking.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38%

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

Obtain Ruling from CBP if dual-use specs; lid stock must demonstrate incompatibility with body forming

Maintain chain-of-custody docs from mill to importer; alloy traceability prevents counterfeiting claims

Beware antidumping duties on certain alloy origins; check Commerce scope rulings