Battery Tab Aluminum Foil

High-purity 0.01 mm thick aluminum foil strips used as current collectors/tabs in lithium-ion batteries. Unbacked and under 0.2 mm, it qualifies for HTS 7607.19.60.00 as other plain aluminum foil not further processed. Aluminum content exceeds 99.5% per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

7606.91.30Same rate: 38%

If rectangular sheets >0.2mm for battery plates

Thicker rectangular foil for plates/strips classifies under 7606.

8507.60.00Higher: 53.4% vs 38%

If imported as finished battery component

Assembled into battery tabs shifts to electric storage battery parts.

7605.21.00.00Lower: 37.6% vs 38%

If wire-form with cross-section <=6mm

Drawn into wire shapes for battery use per 7616.91 note on wire definition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Supply chemical analysis confirming >99% aluminum (non-alloyed per note (a)) for duty preference

Declare intended battery end-use carefully to avoid premature classification as parts (8507)

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