Pharmaceutical Blister Aluminum Foil

Ultra-thin aluminum foil (0.009 mm) used in blister packs for tablets and capsules, supplied in sheets or rolls without backing. Classifies under HTS 7607.11.30.00 as unbacked foil ≤0.01 mm thick, rolled but not further worked.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.8%+35.0%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇨🇦Canada5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇩🇪Germany5.8%+10.0%15.8%
🇯🇵Japan5.8%+10.0%15.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7607.11.90.60Lower: 38% vs 40.8%

If thickness >0.01 mm but ≤0.15 mm

Slightly thicker pharma foil moves to the next thickness band in 7607.11.90.

7607.20Lower: 10% vs 40.8%

If laminated or backed for blister use

Backing materials like plastics shift it to backed foil in 7607.20.90.

3920.99.20.00Lower: 39.2% vs 40.8%

If primarily plastic with thin aluminum layer

If plastic predominates, it classifies as other plastic film, not aluminum foil.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include pharma-grade certifications and thickness test reports to confirm compliance with subheading specs

Avoid classifying as backed if minimal coating is present; document as unbacked to stay in 7607.11

Check for alloy content; pharma foil must qualify as non-alloyed aluminum per chapter notes