Zinc Plumb Bob from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
3%
Rate breakdown
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