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📦 Articles of a type used for household, table or kitchen use; toilet and sanitary wares; all the foregoing and parts thereof of zinc
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United States to Japan Trade Analysis for Articles of a type used for household, table or kitchen use; toilet and sanitary wares; all the foregoing and parts thereof of zinc

Detailed tariff information for Articles of a type used for household, table or kitchen use; toilet and sanitary wares; all the foregoing and parts thereof of zinc imports

Articles of a type used for household, table or kitchen use; toilet and sanitary wares; all the foregoing and parts thereof of zinc Tariff Rate

HS Code:

3.2%
Effective April 1, 2023

Trade Volume

Value
Approximately $10 million USD
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with slight annual fluctuations

Special Rates

Preferential Rate under US-Japan Trade Agreement
Free
Applicable to qualifying goods under the US-Japan Trade Agreement, subject to rules of origin certification.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
US-Japan Trade Agreement Boosts Household Zinc Articles Export
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the US and Japan has reduced tariffs on household, table, and kitchen zinc articles (HS Code: 7907.00), facilitating smoother export channels for US manufacturers to Japan.
2023-10-15
Impact: Increased market access for US exporters of zinc household items to Japan, potentially boosting sales and fostering stronger trade ties.
Japan Increases Demand for US-Made Zinc Sanitary Wares
Japan's growing construction sector has led to a spike in demand for US-manufactured zinc toilet and sanitary wares, with a reported 15% increase in imports over the last quarter.
2023-09-22
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters, with higher demand likely to drive production and strengthen trade relations in this sector.
Supply Chain Disruptions Affect Zinc Kitchenware Trade
Ongoing global supply chain issues have delayed shipments of zinc kitchenware from the US to Japan, causing temporary shortages in the Japanese market.
2023-08-05
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade flow, with potential for reduced US export volumes until supply chain issues are resolved.
Policy Updates
US-Japan Tariff Reduction on Zinc Household Articles
As part of the US-Japan Trade Agreement, tariffs on zinc articles for household, table, and kitchen use (HS Code: 7907.00) have been reduced by 5%, effective immediately, to encourage bilateral trade.
Date: 2023-10-01
Japan Updates Import Standards for Zinc Sanitary Wares
Japan has introduced stricter quality and safety standards for imported zinc toilet and sanitary wares, requiring US exporters to comply with new certification processes.
Date: 2023-07-15