Zinc Plated Kitchen Sink Strainer

A mesh strainer made primarily of zinc, designed to fit over kitchen sinks to catch food debris during washing. It falls under HTS 7907.00.10.00 as an article of zinc used for kitchen purposes. The zinc construction provides corrosion resistance in wet environments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+10.0%13%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

7323.99.50Lower: 10% vs 13%

If steel core with zinc plating considered predominant material

Thin zinc plating on steel prioritizes base metal steel under Chapter 73.

6911.10Higher: 30.8% vs 13%

If made of zinc porcelain rather than plain zinc

Porcelain or china wares of zinc base fall under Chapter 69 for ceramic household articles.

8414.90Lower: 10% vs 13%

If imported as part of a complete sink assembly

Parts of dishwashing machines are classified in heading 8414.90 by function, not material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify zinc content exceeds 97.5% for non-alloyed classification per chapter notes; provide mill test certificates

• Ensure product is labeled for household kitchen use to avoid reclassification as industrial parts