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