Marine Grade Clad Aluminum Hull Plate from Japan
Thick clad aluminum plate (>0.2 mm) for boat hulls, featuring unalloyed aluminum with zinc or copper cladding for cathodic protection against seawater corrosion. Classified in 7606.91.60 for its clad, rectangular, unalloyed form before fabrication into marine structures. Essential for lightweight shipbuilding applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.7%
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
Import Tips
• Include marine certification docs showing cladding for corrosion resistance; avoids disputes over 'not alloyed' status
• Measure thickness precisely post-cladding; common error is undervaluing as ≤0.2mm product
• Check for anti-dumping duties on clad marine plates from certain exporters