Indium Foil for Thermal Interface from China

Thin indium foil sheets applied between heat-generating components and heatsinks in electronics for superior thermal conductivity. Classified as an article of indium under HTS 8112.99.9100.

Duty Rate — China → United States

29%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Specify thickness and purity on invoice to classify as foil article, not unwrought

Avoid generic 'metal foil' description to prevent misclassification

Declare RoHS compliance if for consumer electronics assembly