HS Chapter 79 — Zinc and articles thereof

Harmonized System classification guide · last updated 2026-10-14

HS Chapter

79

Chapter number

Section

XV

Section name

Typical duty

varies

By subheading & market

HS headings

2

4-digit headings

What Chapter 79 covers

Unwrought zinc, zinc alloys and articles of zinc.

Common HS headings in Chapter 79

  • 7901 Unwrought zinc
  • 7907 Zinc articles

Classification notes

Purity and form determine classification.

Frequently asked questions about HS Chapter 79

What Chapter 79 covers

Unwrought zinc, zinc alloys and articles of zinc.

Which products are classified under HS Chapter 79?

Common HS headings in Chapter 79 include: 7901 Unwrought zinc; 7907 Zinc articles.

How do I find the import duty for HS Chapter 79 goods?

Determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g., China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.

What should I watch for when classifying HS Chapter 79 products?

Purity and form determine classification.

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