Aluminum Prototype Housings from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
52.5%
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.
Import Tips
• Prototype status may qualify for temporary importation under bond; document R&D purpose
• Measure wall thickness; thin housings risk foil classification (7607)