Aluminum Foil Heat Shields from Japan
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 — 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
• 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