99.5% Pure Aluminum Pneumatic Tube from Japan
A seamless tube made from unalloyed aluminum (99.5% Al) used in pneumatic systems for air transfer. It falls under HTS 7608.10.00.90 as it is 'of aluminum, not alloyed' and not specifically for aircraft or other excluded categories. Diameter is 20mm with wall thickness of 1.5mm.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.7%
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
• Obtain mill test certificate confirming aluminum purity ≥99% and no alloying elements exceed note limits (Fe+Si ≤0.1%)
• Ensure accurate measurement of tube dimensions; misclassification as 'alloyed' common pitfall if certifications missing
• Declare as 'other' non-aircraft tubes; provide end-use documentation to avoid reclassification