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
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) 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)