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Magnesium Alloy Laptop Chassis

Unibody magnesium alloy chassis for ultrathin laptop computers. Classified 8104.90.00.00 when imported separately from electronic components.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+25.0%28.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%—3.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%—3.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%—3.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%—3.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8473.30.51.00Higher: 50% vs 28.5%

If parts of computers

Computer parts classifed in Chapter 84, not by housing material.

7419Lower: 10% vs 28.5%

If copper-beryllium alloy

Different base metal alloys go to respective chapters.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 28.5%

If plastic-metal composite predominant

Plastics articles if plastic surface treatment dominant.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Clean of electronic components to maintain metal article status

• ITAR/EAR classification review for defense applications

• Thickness measurements confirm fabricated article status

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