HS Code 7901Zinc; unwrought
3 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 6 in Chapter 79 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page shows how its three codes differ, which one fits your goods and where to find the trade records.
No heading in Chapter 79 is cut finer than 7901. Its 3 six-digit codes, 790111 to 790120, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Zinc; unwrought” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 1 of 6 in Chapter 79, Zinc and articles thereof, which runs to 9 six-digit codes in all.
What product does HS code 7901 refer to?
It refers to raw zinc metal, before the metal is cast or rolled into bars, sheets, wire or other shapes. Many traders search for it as the HSN code for zinc.
The WCO classification path runs from the base metals section to the zinc chapter and ends at this heading. The first six digits are shared by customs systems around the world, so the codes below mean the same thing in any country.
Six-digit codes under 7901: pure zinc vs zinc alloys
The split rests on two questions. Is the zinc alloyed? If not, how pure is it? Each code answers one case.
- 790111: zinc that is not alloyed and sits at the top purity level, the four-nines grade. This is the code for high-purity zinc.
- 790112: zinc that is not alloyed but falls below that top purity level.
- 790120: zinc alloys. The metal has been mixed with other elements on purpose, so purity does not decide the code.
How to choose the right 7901 code
Work through these steps in order and stop at the first one that fits your goods.
- First ask if the zinc is alloyed. If it is, the answer is 790120.
- If it is not alloyed, read the zinc content on the product sheet or test report.
- If the content reaches the top purity level, pick 790111.
- If it falls short of that level, pick 790112.
- Check your pick with the HS code classifier before you file.
What is not classified under 7901
This heading is only for zinc in its raw form. Once the metal is used, ground down or shaped, it moves to a neighbour heading.
Open the page for the heading that matches your product to see its own codes. Duty is set by each country, so check national rules for the rate that applies to you.
- Used pieces and offcuts: heading 7902.
- Other zinc articles not named elsewhere: heading 7907.
Unwrought zinc import and export data
Customs shipment records show who trades a product and with whom. For zinc importers and exporters, they are a fast way to build a lead list.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Start with 7901 for all unwrought zinc, or use 790111, 790112 or 790120 to narrow your search to one grade.
Related
- Chapter 79: zinc and articles thereof
- HS 7902 zinc waste and scrap
- HS 7903 zinc dust, powders and flakes
- HS 7904 zinc bars, rods and wire
- HS 7905 zinc plates, sheets and foil
- HS 7907 other zinc articles
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- Zinc import data
- Zinc export data
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Who ships under 7901?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal, chapters 72–83.
HS Code 7901: common questions
What is the HSN code for zinc?
For raw zinc metal, the code starts with 7901. The last two digits depend on whether the zinc is alloyed and how pure it is.
What is the HS code for high-purity zinc?
Use 790111. It covers zinc that is not alloyed and reaches the top purity level.
What is the HS code for zinc alloys?
Use 790120. Alloys are classed by being alloyed, so purity does not matter here.
What is the difference between 790111 and 790112?
Both cover zinc that is not alloyed. Only purity separates them: 790111 is the top purity grade and 790112 is anything below it.
What is the difference between HS 7901 and 7902 zinc scrap?
Zinc scrap and waste has its own heading, 7902, so it is not classified here.
Who imports unwrought zinc?
Buyers of unwrought zinc file their goods under 7901 or one of its three six-digit codes. Look up the code in the buyer data section to see the companies behind the records.
How to find zinc suppliers by HS code?
Pick the six-digit code that fits your zinc, then open the supplier data section and search with that code.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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