U.S. exports of Backed Copper Alloy Foil (Not Over 0.15 mm Thick) (HS 741022) totaled $152K in August 2026.
Importers of Backed Copper Alloy Foil (Not Over 0.15 mm Thick) paid $52K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 49.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Backed Copper Alloy Foil (Not Over 0.15 mm Thick) imports of $105K in August 2026 ran 46% above the year-to-date monthly average of $72K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCopper alloy foil bonded to a backing material — classified under a single 10-digit line, 7410220000 — occupies a specialized niche in flexible circuit assemblies, EMI shielding tapes, and specialty packaging where alloy properties such as spring temper or reduced conductivity are preferred over pure copper. China leads US imports under this heading, followed by Ireland and Germany, a supplier mix that reflects both high-volume manufacturing and precision specialty production in Europe.
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If the backing material becomes the essential character of the article — for example, a composite tape where the adhesive or polymer layer predominates — classification may shift to Chapter 39 (plastics) or Chapter 76 (aluminum foil composites) depending on composition. The relative thickness, weight, and commercial function of each layer guide the essential-character analysis under GRI 3.
Backed refined copper foil (7410.21) and backed copper alloy foil (7410.22) are separate HS subheadings and may carry different normal trade relations (NTR) duty rates. Importers should verify the mill certificate confirms alloy content, as misclassifying an alloy product as refined copper — or vice versa — can result in underpayment or overpayment of duties and potential penalties.
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$105KYoY · free account
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$152KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $903K of Backed Copper Alloy Foil (Not Over 0.15 mm Thick) and exported $2.0M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 7410
Subheading 741022 · $152K of $14.1M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7410220000 | Copper Foil, Backed, of Copper Alloys | $105K | 49.80% | 97.46% | $52K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7410220000 | Copper Foil, Backed, of Copper Alloys | $152K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Singapore together take 45% of it.
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rate provision · imports
2.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 49.80% of imports for consumption.