Zinc Plumb Bob

A weighted zinc tool used by builders for checking vertical alignment. It qualifies as an other article of zinc under 7907.00.60.00, valued for its density and corrosion resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3%+25.0%28%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3%โ€”3%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3%โ€”3%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3%โ€”3%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3%โ€”3%

Alternative Classifications

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

9015.80Lower: 10% vs 28%

If precision surveying instrument

Surveying equipment (including accessories) falls in Chapter 90 regardless of material.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 28%

If cast iron construction

Traditional plumb bobs often use cheaper cast iron, changing to Chapter 73.

8310.00.00.00Higher: 35% vs 28%

If sign plates or holders

Zinc articles for signage take specific subheading over general 'other'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Ensure no moving parts or mechanisms that could classify as 'builders' hardware' under 8302

โ€ข Document as 'zinc weight' not 'surveying instrument' to avoid higher duties in Chapter 90

โ€ข Test for zinc content >97.5% to confirm non-alloy status per official chapter definitions