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Zinc Plates for Etching

Thick zinc plates prepared as base for chemical etching in printmaking. Classified HTS 7905.00.00.00 as zinc plates over 0.15 mm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+35.0%37.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

7907.00Lower: 13% vs 37.8%

If ground or polished

Prepared printing plates in 7907.90.

9701Lower: 10% vs 37.8%

If original paintings or artwork

Original art works duty-free under Chapter 97.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify plate thickness and flatness tolerances

Avoid ground/polished claims to stay in 7905

Declare artistic end-use for potential duty relief