Solar Panel Backing Aluminum Laminate from Mexico
Laminated aluminum sheets with polymer core used as rigid backing for photovoltaic solar panels. Falls under HTS 7616.99.51.20 for its specific laminated flat-rolled construction.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Prove component status with solar assembler letters to avoid 8541 module duty
• Specify UV-resistant polymer core details