Aluminum Acoustic Panels from Mexico
Perforated aluminum panels with sound-absorbing backing for auditoriums. Under 7616.99.51.90 as other aluminum articles; composite but aluminum predominant and visible. Architectural sound control.
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
• Specify aluminum weight percentage >50% with backing material breakdown
• Fire ratings (Class A) documentation mandatory for building codes
• Foam backing predominant? Shifts to Chapter 39 plastics