Recycled Zinc Lithography Plate Scrap from Mexico
Recycled zinc lithography plates are used printing plates from offset printing presses, typically made of rolled zinc that has been stripped of its image coating. Once spent, these plates are collected and sold as scrap for remelting, and they qualify as zinc waste and scrap under tariff item 7902.00.00 because they are metal goods definitely not usable as printing plates in their current state.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the scrap is free of paper, ink, or other non-zinc contaminants, as excessive impurities may lead to reclassification or refusal
• Provide a commercial invoice and a detailed description of the material's origin and composition to the CBSA
• Verify whether the scrap qualifies for duty-free treatment under a free trade agreement, such as CUSMA, if it originates from a partner country