Clad Aluminum Heat Exchanger Plate from China

A rectangular aluminum plate exceeding 0.2 mm thickness, clad with a thin layer of corrosion-resistant metal on one or both sides, used in heat exchangers for automotive radiators. It is classified under HTS 7606.91.60 as unalloyed aluminum plate that is clad, distinguishing it from non-clad plates in 7606.91.30. The cladding enhances durability in harsh thermal environments.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.7%

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 aluminum purity meets 'not alloyed' definition (≥99% Al, Fe+Si ≤0.1%) via mill test certificates to avoid reclassification

Document cladding process and thickness (>0.2mm) with technical specs; common pitfall is mismeasuring as strip if width/thickness ratio exceeds norms

Ensure origin certification for preferential tariffs; clad plates often face AD/CVD scrutiny from specific countries