Zinc Plates for Etching from Japan
Thick zinc plates prepared as base for chemical etching in printmaking. Classified HTS 7905.00.00.00 as zinc plates over 0.15 mm.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify plate thickness and flatness tolerances
• Avoid ground/polished claims to stay in 7905
• Declare artistic end-use for potential duty relief