Tin Alloy Transition Sheet 0.4mm (Near Alloy Limit) from Japan
Tin sheet 0.4 mm thick with 0.39% copper, borderline unalloyed for flexible packaging liners. HTS 8007.00.20.00 if certified under note (a) limits; used in food-safe barriers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct independent lab assay for Bi/Cu content before entry to lock classification
• Prepare fallback docs for alloy status if CBP contests purity
• Use heat-number traceability from mill for verification