Battery Manufacturing Zinc Dust
Specialty zinc dust for alkaline battery electrode preparation, vapor-condensed with 87% zinc and particle distribution ensuring 80% passage through a 63-micron sieve. This product meets the subheading note 1(c) definition of zinc dust, which requires at least 80% by weight passing a 63 μm sieve and at least 85% metallic zinc.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is zinc powder or fails the dust definition criteria.
Zinc powders are classified separately from zinc dust under heading 79.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain records of the sieve analysis proving 80% passage through a 63 μm mesh
• Verify the metallic zinc content is at least 85% by weight
• Ensure the product is described as zinc dust, not powder, in customs declarations
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