Foundry Zinc Slabs from China
Rectangular slabs of casting-grade zinc, non-alloyed and <99.99% zinc, used by foundries for melting into casting pots. Ideal for gravity and low-pressure casting processes. Correctly classified as unwrought zinc under HTS 7901.12.10.00.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain zinc content certificates from accredited labs meeting ASTM standards
• Declare exact weight and dimensions; volumetric shipping can inflate duties
• Separate from alloyed zinc in storage to prevent cross-contamination claims