Zinc & Zinc Articles — US Tariff Rates
US tariff rates for zinc and articles of zinc including unwrought zinc, zinc plates, sheets, strips, and zinc tubes. HTS codes and import duties.
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HTS Codes in Chapter 79 — Zinc & Zinc Articles
| HTS Code | Description | Base Duty | Tariff Flags | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7901.11.00.00 | Containing by weight 99.99 percent or more of zinc | 1.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7901.12.10.00 | Casting-grade zinc | 3% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7901.12.50.00 | Other | 1.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7901.20.00.00 | Zinc alloys | 3% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7902.00.00.00 | Zinc waste and scrap | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7903.10.00.00 | Zinc dust | 0.7¢/kg | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7903.90.30.00 | Powders | 0.5¢/kg | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7903.90.60.00 | Other | 3% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7904.00.00.00 | Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire | 4.2% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7905.00.00.00 | Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil | 2.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7907.00.10.00 | Articles of a type used for household, table or kitchen use; toilet and sanitary wares; all the foregoing and parts thereof of zinc | 3% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7907.00.20.00 | Zinc tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves) | 3% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 7907.00.60.00 | Other | 3% | §301 +25%§122 +15% |
Related HTS Chapters
About HTS Chapter 79 — Zinc & Zinc Articles
HTS Chapter 79 covers zinc & zinc articles under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The HTS is maintained by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) and updated periodically to reflect trade policy changes including executive orders, Section 232 national security tariffs, Section 301 China tariffs, and Section 122 emergency tariffs.
To import goods under Chapter 79, US importers must declare the correct 10-digit HTS code on their Customs entry. The duty rate shown is the general (MFN) rate. Special rates may apply under free trade agreements (FTAs) such as USMCA, CPTPP, or bilateral agreements. Use the FTA Checker to see if preferential rates apply to your shipment.
Anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders may impose additional duties on specific products and countries of origin beyond the rates shown here. Always consult with a licensed customs broker for classification decisions.