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Unbacked Pure Tin Foil 0.1mm Thick from Japan

Thin sheet of pure tin foil, 0.1mm thick, used for shielding in electronics and chemical experiments. Classified under HTS 8007.00.31.00 as tin foil not exceeding 0.2mm thickness without any backing. Meets chapter definition of unalloyed tin with over 99% tin content.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify tin purity exceeds 99% with lab certification to qualify as unalloyed tin; measure thickness excluding any coatings

• Common pitfall: misclassifying backed versions

• Provide mill test reports for customs