Aluminum Rivets for Aircraft Assembly from Japan
High-strength aluminum rivets designed for securing panels and structures in aircraft manufacturing. These fall under HTS 7616.10.90 as they are 'other articles of aluminum' specifically rivets not covered by heading 8305. Their solid, non-threaded construction distinguishes them from screws or bolts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify aluminum alloy composition meets Chapter 76 definitions to avoid reclassification as non-aluminum
• Provide mill test certificates confirming purity for duty-free claims under certain trade agreements