Aluminum Venetian Blind Slats from Mexico
Horizontal slats made from extruded aluminum profiles, typically 1-inch wide, used in Venetian blinds for light control and privacy. Classified under HTS 7616.99.51.40 as parts of Venetian blinds, which are specifically provided for in this subheading within Chapter 76 for other articles of aluminum. These slats are unfinished components designed exclusively for assembly into Venetian blinds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) 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
• Verify aluminum content exceeds 99% for non-alloyed status or meets alloy criteria; provide engineering specs confirming use as Venetian blind parts
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as general aluminum profiles under 7604
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports