PE Laminated Aluminum Foil for Flexible Pouches from Mexico
Multi-layer aluminum foil (0.012 mm thick) with polyethylene backing for forming flexible stand-up pouches in food industry. HTS 7607.20.5000 covers this backed foil not retail-specific. Essential for light-blocking and preservation packaging.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• FDA compliance certificates required for food contact materials; test for migration limits
• Specify lamination process in invoices to distinguish from simple backing
• Avoid bulk classification errors by noting conversion status (rolls vs pouches)