Zinc Plates for Etching
Thick zinc plates prepared as base for chemical etching in printmaking. These plates exceed 0.2 mm in thickness and are classified under tariff item 7905.00.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the plates are coated with etching resist
Printing plates and cylinders are classified in chapter 84.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the plates are not pre-coated with etching resist, which could change classification
• Provide plate dimensions and zinc composition
• Check if the plates are considered printing plates, which may fall under chapter 84
Related Products under Tariff item 7905.00.00
Corrugated Zinc Panels
Corrugated zinc alloy panels used for wall cladding and fencing. The corrugation process does not constitute further working beyond rolling, so they remain classified as zinc sheets under tariff item 7905.00.00.
Decorative Zinc Sheets
Pre-patinated zinc sheets for architectural facades and artistic applications. The surface treatment does not alter their classification as zinc plates or sheets under tariff item 7905.00.00.
Galvanized Zinc Sheets
Zinc alloy sheets supplied in plate form for fabrication, often used as a galvanizing layer. These meet the zinc alloy definition in the chapter notes and are classified as zinc sheets under tariff item 7905.00.00.
Industrial Zinc Foil Rolls
Rolls of pure zinc foil used for manufacturing gaskets and seals. The foil thickness does not exceed 0.2 mm, meeting the definition of foil under tariff item 7905.00.00.
Pharmaceutical Grade Zinc Foil
High-purity thin zinc foil for pharmaceutical packaging and blister packs. The foil meets the thickness criteria for foil under tariff item 7905.00.00.
Zinc Alloy Strip
Rolled zinc alloy strip used for electrical contacts and connectors. The zinc predominates by weight, meeting the alloy definition, and the strip form falls under tariff item 7905.00.00.