Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Copper Foil (Not Over 0.15 mm Thick) (SITC 68261) totaled $54.0M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Copper Foil (Not Over 0.15 mm Thick) paid $24.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 40.49% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectrodeposited and rolled copper foil at or below 0.15 mm thickness is a foundational material for printed circuit boards (PCBs), lithium-ion battery current collectors, and electromagnetic shielding — making it a strategically significant input for electronics and electric vehicle manufacturing. The product may be bare, printed, or backed with paper, polymer, or other materials, and the backing does not change the classification as long as the copper layer itself does not exceed the thickness threshold. Section 301 tariffs have applied to certain electronics-related copper foil imports from China, creating meaningful cost and sourcing considerations for PCB and battery manufacturers. Surface roughness (Rz value) and peel strength are critical quality parameters for PCB-grade foil that should be specified in purchase contracts.
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457 import shipments a month
No — the heading explicitly covers foil whether or not backed with paper, polymer, or other materials, provided the copper layer itself does not exceed 0.15 mm. The nature of the backing may, however, affect other regulatory requirements (e.g., chemical content declarations for certain polymer backings) and should be documented on the commercial invoice.
PCB-grade electrodeposited foil is characterized by controlled surface roughness (Rz on the matte side), tensile strength, elongation, and peel strength to the laminate substrate. IPC-4562 is the widely referenced industry standard in the US market. Importers supplying PCB fabricators should ensure mill certifications include these parameters, as substitution of a lower-grade foil can cause lamination defects and customer rejections.
Basic heading 112 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 68261 · $54.0M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Malaysia and Japan together supply 68% of it. Germany pays 50.8% duty; Japan 16.3%.
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$54.0MYoY · free account
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$14.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $539.4M of Copper Foil (Not Over 0.15 mm Thick) and exported $177.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.