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HTS Code · Chapter 76 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

7616.99.51Articles of aluminum

Also written 76169951

HTS Code 7616.99.51 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalAluminum and articles thereofOther articles of aluminum:Other:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 8 sub-classifications.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 7616.99.51 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 37.5% to 40%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 7616.99.51

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
40%
$4,000.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
40.47%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,047.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty2.5%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 7616.99.51

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
2.5%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
A*AUBBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
45%
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China40%
  • Mexico12.5%
  • Canada12.5%
  • Vietnam15%
  • Germany10%

AD/CVD Cases

Antidumping or countervailing duty orders and investigations whose scope lists 7616.99.51 or a related code. They apply only to goods from the countries named, and only if the product fits the scope's description.

Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 7616.99.51 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
40%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China2.5%40%
Mexico2.5%12.5%0% with USMCA
Canada2.5%12.5%0% with USMCA
Vietnam2.5%15%
Germany2.5%10%
Japan2.5%12.5%
South Korea2.5%12.5%
Taiwan2.5%10%
India2.5%12.5%
Ireland2.5%10%
Italy2.5%10%
Switzerland2.5%12.5%
Thailand2.5%15%
Malaysia2.5%12.5%
United Kingdom2.5%12.5%
France2.5%10%
Indonesia2.5%12.5%
Brazil2.5%40%
Bangladesh2.5%12.5%
Cambodia2.5%12.5%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Mexico pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Canada pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Vietnam pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from India pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Thailand pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Malaysia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from United Kingdom pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from France pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Indonesia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Brazil pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Bangladesh pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Cambodia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 7616.99.51 From

In 2025 the US imported $1.8B of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51 and related codes), down 22% on 2024, mostly from China (24%), Mexico (22%) and Canada (9%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
China$420M24%26%40%
Mexico$397M22%19%12.5%0% with USMCA
Canada$167M9%45%12.5%0% with USMCA
Vietnam$115M6%28%15%
Germany$94M5%22%10%
India$90M5%4%12.5%
Taiwan$85M5%14%10%
South Korea$47M3%10%12.5%
Japan$35M2%2%12.5%
France$30M2%31%10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 7616.99.51 cover?

HTS code 7616.99.51 covers articles of aluminum (Other), classified under Chapter 76 (Aluminum and articles thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2.5%. There are 8 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

What is the duty rate for HTS 7616.99.51?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 7616.99.51 is 2.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 45%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Vietnam pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of articles of aluminum (HTS 7616.99.51) from Mexico pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 7616.99.51?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 7616.99.51 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

Do antidumping or countervailing duties apply to HTS 7616.99.51?

They may. Antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) cases whose scope lists HTS 7616.99.51 or a related code cover aluminum extrusions from China. A case applies only to goods from the countries it names that fit the scope's written description, and its duty is on top of the regular duty. With a free HTS Hero account, the duty calculator checks the cases and new petitions that may cover your import and shows the deposit rates Commerce set and the companies named.

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