Aluminum Prototype Housings from Germany
CNC-machined aluminum enclosures for electronic prototypes and R&D. Under 7616.99.51.90 as other fabricated aluminum articles, not specific cases (Chapter 85/39). Common in tech development.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Prototype status may qualify for temporary importation under bond; document R&D purpose
• Measure wall thickness; thin housings risk foil classification (7607)