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Aluminum Washers for Construction

Flat and lock washers from aluminum sheet used under bolts in building frameworks. Falls under HTS 7616.10.90.90 as explicitly listed washers of aluminum. Provides electrical isolation and corrosion protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+75.0%81%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+50.0%56%
🇨🇦Canada6%+50.0%56%
🇩🇪Germany6%+50.0%56%
🇯🇵Japan6%+50.0%56%

Alternative Classifications

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

7616.99.51Lower: 40% vs 81%

If washers not explicitly listed or different form

Catch-all for aluminum articles not matching specific subheadings.

7318.22Lower: 12.5% vs 81%

If steel or iron construction

Chapter 73 covers other metal washers.

7308.90Lower: 12.5% vs 81%

If imported assembled with bolts as structures

Classification as assembled structures vs. separate articles.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify inner/outer diameters and thickness; flat vs. lock washer affects value declaration

• Test reports confirming aluminum purity prevent steel washer misclassification

• Bulk packaging for industrial use vs. retail packs may trigger different quotas