Zinc Anode for Cathodic Protection from China
Sacrificial zinc anodes used to protect ship hulls and pipelines from corrosion. HTS 7907.00.60.00 covers these as other specialized zinc articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Marine grade certification (MIL-spec) often required for defense contracts
• Alloyed zinc? Verify <2.5% other metals per chapter definition (b)
• Shipboard use documentation prevents misclassification as ship parts under 8908