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Zinc Battery Foil from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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