Paperboard Backed Aluminum Foil for Battery Packaging from Canada
Aluminum foil laminated to rigid paperboard backing for protective packaging of lithium batteries and electronics. Under HTS 7607.20.5000 as other backed foil (thickness <0.2 mm). Provides electromagnetic shielding and structural support.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Declare exact backing material (paperboard vs paper) as it affects classification nuance
• Hazardous material declarations needed if packaged with batteries; separate foil import