Plastic Backed Aluminum Foil for Insulation

Thin aluminum foil backed with polyethylene plastic sheeting, used in building insulation and HVAC systems to reflect heat. Classified under 7607.20.5000 as 'other' backed foil not exceeding 0.2 mm thickness. The plastic backing provides adhesion and durability for construction applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7607.20.10.00Higher: 38.7% vs 17.5%

If cut into sheets ≤0.94 sq m for retail

Retail presentation triggers specific backed foil retail subheading.

3921.90.11.00Higher: 39.2% vs 17.5%

If plastic predominant as flexible sheeting

Predominantly plastic materials with metal layer fall under plastics chapter.

7019.90Lower: 14.3% vs 17.5%

If used as glass manufacturing separator

End-use in glass production may shift to Chapter 70 articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct metallurgical tests to certify foil purity meets aluminum definitions and thickness specs

Include technical datasheets proving backing integration for industrial use, not retail

Watch for reclassification to Chapter 39 plastics if plastic layer exceeds aluminum by weight

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