Pre-Cut Aluminum Foil Heat Shields for Batteries from China
Custom-cut rectangular aluminum foil pieces, 0.12 mm thick, serving as thermal barriers in lithium-ion battery packs. Under HTS 7607.19.30.00 as unbacked, shape-cut foil not exceeding 0.15 mm thickness. Critical for EV and consumer electronics safety.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document thermal conductivity specs to justify end-use and prevent bulk foil classification
• Use FDA or REACH certifications if for consumer batteries to ease regulatory clearance
• Measure thickness precisely; even minor adhesive residue can trigger backed foil scrutiny