Aluminum Alloy Golf Club Head Forging from Japan
Forged aluminum rough shape for premium golf club heads, valued for weight distribution. Classified as HTS 7616.99.51.70 aluminum forging, pre-machining stage for golf equipment manufacturers. Lighter alternative to steel forgings.
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
• Provide golf manufacturer specs showing forging stage to prevent classification as finished club head
• Test for purity; ensure >99% Al for non-alloyed status if applicable, though most are alloys
• Watch for set classification if imported with shaft forgings