5083 Aluminum Alloy Marine Grade Plate from Japan
5083 aluminum alloy plate, rectangular, thickness exceeding 0.2 mm, non-clad, designed for shipbuilding and offshore platforms with high weldability. Fits HTS 7606.12.30 for alloy plates/sheets. Magnesium alloy per note (b).
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Marine grades require corrosion test certs; declare alloy content accurately
• Avoid classifying as bars/rods (7604) if flat-rolled process used