Aluminum Honeycomb Core Panel from Japan
A lightweight structural panel made from two flat-rolled aluminum sheets bonded to a non-metallic honeycomb core, typically used in aerospace and construction. It falls under HTS 7616.99.51.20 due to its laminated construction with a non-metallic core meeting the chapter's definitions for aluminum articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the non-metallic core composition and aluminum sheet purity to confirm classification under 7616.99.51.20; provide lab test reports if alloyed
• Ensure documentation specifies flat-rolled sheets and lamination method (adhesive or core) to avoid reclassification to 7607 sheets