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Zinc Battery Foil

Ultra-thin zinc foil used as anode material in alkaline batteries. Falls under HTS 7905.00.00.00 for zinc foil ≤0.15 mm thick in industrial battery production.

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.

8507.90.80.00Higher: 53.4% vs 40.3%

If assembled into complete battery parts

Parts of electric accumulators under 8507.

7904.00.00.00Higher: 41.7% vs 40.3%

If in powder form for battery paste

Zinc powders for batteries in 7904 per chapter note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide specs confirming foil thickness and purity for battery grade

• Declare as parts material to avoid battery assembly classification

• Handle with care to prevent creasing, affecting duty inspection