Aluminum Staples for Insulation from China
Wide-crown aluminum staples for securing fiberglass insulation batts to wood studs. Corrosion-resistant for attic and wall applications. Falls under HTS 7616.10.10.00 as aluminum staples not of heading 8305.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include R-value documentation showing insulation compatibility for end-use verification
• Specify staple crown width and leg length critical for proper subheading classification
• Certify staples meet building energy code requirements for insulation fasteners