Section 15: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal
Chapter 79: Chapter 79
18 tariff codes in this chapter
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7901 | Unwrought zinc: | — |
| 7901.11.00 | Containing by weight 99.99 percent or more of zinc | 1.5% |
| 7901.12 | Containing by weight less than 99.99 percent of zinc: | — |
| 7901.12.10 | Casting-grade zinc | 3% |
| 7901.12.50 | Other | 1.5% |
| 7901.20.00 | Zinc alloys | 3% |
| 7902.00.00 | Zinc waste and scrap | Free |
| 7903 | Zinc dust, powders and flakes: | — |
| 7903.10.00 | Zinc dust | 0.7¢/kg |
| 7903.90 | Other: | — |
| 7903.90.30 | Powders | 0.5¢/kg |
| 7903.90.60 | Other | 3% |
| 7904.00.00 | Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire | 4.2% |
| 7905.00.00 | Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil | 2.8% |
| 7907.00 | Other articles of zinc: | — |
| 7907.00.10 | Articles of a type used for household, table or kitchen use; toilet and sanitary wares; all the fore... | 3% |
| 7907.00.20 | Zinc tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves) | 3% |
| 7907.00.60 | Other | 3% |
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Duty rates for Chapter 79 products vary by country of origin. Select a country to see general and preferential rates.
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Chapter 79 FAQ
What products are covered by HTS Chapter 79?▶
Chapter 79 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers chapter 79. It contains 18 tariff codes classifying specific products for US import duty purposes.
How many tariff codes are in Chapter 79?▶
Chapter 79 contains 18 tariff codes, of which 13 are classifiable (leaf) codes. 1 of these codes have a duty-free general rate.
What are the duty rates for Chapter 79 imports?▶
Duty rates in Chapter 79 (Chapter 79) vary by specific product classification and country of origin. General (MFN) rates apply to most countries, while preferential rates may be available under trade agreements like USMCA, GSP, or bilateral FTAs.