HTSUS, United States

7903.90.60.00

Zinc dust, powders and flakes / Other

Classification path

  1. Zinc dust, powders and flakes
  2. Other
  3. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
3%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
45%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 7903

About heading 7903

Zinc dust, powders and flakes

Heading 7903 covers metallic zinc in dust, powder, and flake form. Zinc dust is a separate line at 7903.10.00.00, while other zinc powders and flakes fall under 7903.90. The 7903.90 breakouts separate powders at 7903.90.30.00 from other forms at 7903.90.60.00.

Full guide to heading 7903

Products in this heading

  • Zinc dust for galvanizing and anti-corrosion coatings
  • Zinc powder for batteries and electrochemical cells
  • Zinc flakes for protective paints and coatings
  • Zinc dust for chemical reduction and synthesis
  • Zinc powder for powder metallurgy and sintering
  • Zinc flakes for pigment and specialty coating uses
  • Zinc dust for pyrotechnic and specialty applications

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for zinc dust?

Zinc dust is classified under 7903.10.00.00 and has a general (MFN) duty rate of 0.7 cents/kg.

What is the duty on zinc powder?

Zinc powder other than dust is classified under 7903.90.30.00 and has a general (MFN) duty rate of 0.5 cents/kg. Zinc dust under 7903.10.00.00 has a general (MFN) duty rate of 0.7 cents/kg.

How do I classify zinc flakes?

Zinc flakes go in the residual line 7903.90.60.00 with a general (MFN) duty rate of 3%. Zinc dust is separately classified under 7903.10.00.00 at a general (MFN) duty rate of 0.7 cents/kg.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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