Food Can Lid Alloy Plate Stock from Mexico
Aluminum alloy rectangular plates >0.2 mm thick ≤6.3 mm for sanitary food can lids, unclad construction. HTS 7606.12.3055 lid stock classification reflects its role in two-piece can end production. Enhanced corrosion resistance for acidic food packaging.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
53%
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
• Comply with FDA secondary packaging rules even for stock; residue testing common
• Specify food-grade alloy status (e.g
• 5182 alloy); non-food grades risk rejection
• Bundle with body stock carefully; CBP separates lid vs body for duty assessment