Aluminum Foil Heat Shields from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
77.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.85.0750%Except as provided in headings 9903.85.09, 9903.85.68 or 9903.85.70, derivative aluminum products, provided for in the tariff provisions enumerated in subdivision (j) of note 19 to this subchapter.
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify aluminum purity or alloy status per chapter notes to confirm non-alloyed classification; alloyed items may shift headings
• Provide mill test certificates documenting composition to avoid reclassification during customs review