Zinc Plumb Bob from China
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.
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
• Ensure no moving parts or mechanisms that could classify as 'builders' hardware' under 8302
• Document as 'zinc weight' not 'surveying instrument' to avoid higher duties in Chapter 90
• Test for zinc content >97.5% to confirm non-alloy status per official chapter definitions