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Aluminum Model Airplane Kits

Scale model aircraft kits with formed aluminum airframes for hobbyists. Classified 7616.99.51.90 as other fabricated aluminum articles, not toys (9503) due to scale accuracy. Educational/aviation models.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	2.5%	+75.0%	77.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	2.5%	+50.0%	52.5%
🇨🇦Canada	2.5%	+50.0%	52.5%
🇩🇪Germany	2.5%	+50.0%	52.5%
🇯🇵Japan	2.5%	+50.0%	52.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 77.5%

If toys with primary play function

Toys chapter regardless of material if amusement purpose.

8806.21.00Lower: 35% vs 77.5%

If full-size unmanned aircraft

Actual aircraft models in Chapter 88.

7616.99Same rate: 77.5%

If golf club heads

Sports equipment prior subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• ,Assembly instructions distinguish from toys (play value)

• Plastic predominant kits go Chapter 39 or 9503

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