Metallized PET Film with Heavy Aluminum Backing from Japan
Thick aluminum foil layer (>10 microns) backed onto PET film for reflective labels. HTS 7607.20.5000 since foil thickness <0.2 mm. Used in beverage and chemical drum labeling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Optical density tests prove aluminum layer thickness/quality
• Label convertors need die-cut status documentation
• Differentiate vacuum deposition from foil lamination processes