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U.S. imports of backed copper alloy foil (not over 0.15 mm thick) (HS 741022) totaled $109K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Backed Copper Alloy Foil (Not Over 0.15 mm Thick) paid $65K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 59% on $109K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Backed Copper Alloy Foil (Not Over 0.15 mm Thick) imports of $109K in April 2026 ran 110% above the year-to-date monthly average of $52K.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7410220000 | COPPER FOIL, BACKED, OF COPPER ALLOYS | $109K | 59.40% | $65K |
COPPER FOIL, BACKED, OF COPPER ALLOYS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7410220000 | COPPER FOIL, BACKED, OF COPPER ALLOYS | $145K |
COPPER FOIL, BACKED, OF COPPER ALLOYS
24.7K kg
REFINED COPPER CATHODES AND SECTIONS OF CATHODES
HS 740311
COPPER WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 740400
TUBES & PIPES OF REFINED COPPER
HS 741110
COPPER ALLOY TUBE OR PIPE FITTINGS
HS 741220
COPPER FOIL, NOT BACKED, OF REFINED COPPER
HS 741011
BARS, RODS AND PROFILES OF REFINED COPPER
HS 740710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $2K | $71K | +$69K |
| New York | $61K | -- | -$61K |
| California | $30K | $14K | -$16K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $61K | -- | -$61K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $46K | +$46K |
| ANCHORAGE, AK | $30K | -- | -$30K |