Unwrought zinc
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Heading 7901 covers unwrought zinc, meaning primary zinc in forms such as ingots, blocks and slabs, not scrap or wrought products. It splits first by whether the zinc is alloyed or not alloyed. Not alloyed zinc splits at 99.99% zinc, and below that between casting-grade zinc and other zinc.
Products in this heading
- Zinc ingots
- Zinc slabs
- Zinc blocks
- Zinc billets
- High-purity zinc ingots with 99.99% or more zinc
- Zinc alloy ingots
- Casting-grade zinc ingots
How to choose the right subheading
- Check whether the zinc is alloyed or not alloyed.
- For not alloyed zinc, check whether it contains 99.99% or more zinc by weight.
- For not alloyed zinc below 99.99%, check whether it is casting-grade zinc or other zinc.
- Confirm the product is in an unwrought primary form such as an ingot, block or slab, not scrap or a wrought article.
Often confused with
- Heading 7903Zinc dust, powders and flakes
These are classified as zinc dust, powders and flakes, not unwrought zinc.
- Zinc waste and scrap
Scrap metal is separate from primary unwrought zinc.
- Zinc plates, sheets and strip
Wrought flat-rolled zinc is not unwrought zinc.
- Zinc tubes and pipes
Hollow wrought zinc products are not unwrought zinc.
- Other articles of zinc
Finished zinc articles are not classified as unwrought zinc.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for unwrought zinc with 99.99% or more zinc?
Use 7901.11.00.00 for zinc, not alloyed, containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc. The general (MFN) rate is 1.5%.
What is the duty on zinc alloy ingots?
Zinc alloys are classified under 7901.20.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 3%.
How do I classify not alloyed zinc with less than 99.99% zinc?
If it is casting-grade zinc, use 7901.12.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3%. If it is other not alloyed zinc below 99.99%, use 7901.12.50.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 1.5%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.