Aluminum Foil Heat Shields

Pre-formed aluminum foil sheets used in automotive and aerospace applications to protect components from high temperatures. Classified under HTS 7616.99.51.90 as other articles of aluminum, not covered by specific subheadings for profiles, bars, or household goods. They are typically not alloyed or simple sheets but fabricated shields.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina2.5%+75.0%77.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico2.5%+50.0%52.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada2.5%+50.0%52.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany2.5%+50.0%52.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan2.5%+50.0%52.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7616.91.00Lower: 37.5% vs 77.5%

If made from wire with cross-section โ‰ค6mm

Chapter note specifies wire subheading 7616.91 applies only to products with no dimension exceeding 6mm.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 77.5%

If imported as vehicle part for specific end-use

Finished automotive heat shields classified by function in Chapter 87 rather than material in Chapter 76.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify aluminum purity or alloy status per chapter notes to confirm non-alloyed classification; alloyed items may shift headings

โ€ข Provide mill test certificates documenting composition to avoid reclassification during customs review