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Zinc Anode Sheets

Rectangular zinc plates designed as sacrificial anodes for cathodic protection in marine environments. HTS 7905.00.00.00 covers these as zinc sheets used in industrial corrosion prevention.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+37.5%40.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7904.00.00.00Higher: 41.7% vs 40.3%

If in powdered form like zinc dust

Zinc powders or dust per chapter note (c) classified in 7904, not sheets.

8543.70Lower: 15.1% vs 40.3%

If assembled into electrical machines or apparatus parts

Parts of electrical equipment take precedence under Chapter 85.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify purity meets 97.5% zinc threshold with lab reports for customs

• Declare intended use as anodes to prevent misclassification as waste

• Watch for environmental regs on zinc imports for sacrificial applications