Zinc Flashing Strips from China
Flat zinc strips used in building construction for weatherproofing joints and edges. Falls under HTS 7905.00.00.00 as zinc strip over 0.15 mm thick, often in widths suitable for flashing applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include chemical composition analysis to confirm zinc predominance per chapter notes
• Label dimensions accurately; strips under 0.15 mm risk foil classification
• Obtain origin certificates to avoid quotas on high-zinc content imports