HS Code 7902Zinc; waste and scrap
1 six-digit code · Heading 2 of 6 in Chapter 79 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 7902 is the customs heading for zinc waste and scrap, meaning used or leftover zinc that is traded for reuse. This page explains what the heading covers, how it differs from nearby zinc headings, and where to find trade records.
Heading 7902does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Zinc; waste and scrap” classify at the single six-digit code 790200. The heading is number 2 of 6 in Chapter 79, Zinc and articles thereof, which runs to 9 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 7902
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 790200 | Zinc; waste and scrap |
What HS code 7902 covers
The Harmonized System is a product naming list kept by the World Customs Organization. Customs offices use it for tariff classification, so every traded good gets a code.
Zinc scrap is old or leftover zinc that is sold as a raw material to be used again. New zinc metal is not scrap. It has its own heading, which is covered further down this page.
You may also see this heading called the HSN code 7902. That is the same first set of digits used in India and some other markets. Countries can add more digits after the first six, so always check the rules of the market you trade in.
If you are not sure that your goods belong here, the HS code classifier can help you compare them with other codes.
Where 7902 sits in the HS hierarchy
The WCO nomenclature works like a family tree. Each level is narrower than the one above it. Here is the path from the widest group down to the exact code for zinc scrap:
- Section XV: Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal
- Chapter 79: Zinc and articles thereof
- Heading 7902: Zinc; waste and scrap
- Code 790200: Zinc; waste and scrap
7902 vs other zinc headings
Chapter 79 sorts zinc by its form. To pick the right heading, ask what shape the zinc is in. Scrap and waste go to 7902. The other headings are listed below.
Only scrap and waste belong in 7902. A good that is clearly a finished bar, sheet or powder should be checked against the headings that match its shape.
- 7901: zinc, unwrought
- 7903: zinc dust, powders and flakes
- 7904: zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire
- 7905: zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil
- 7907: zinc articles not elsewhere classified in Chapter 79
Zinc scrap import and export data
Knowing the code is only the first step. The next question is who buys and sells zinc scrap, and where. Customs shipment records answer that.
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 790200 to look at zinc buyers and suppliers, or open the import data and export data pages to see how the records are organised.
Related
- Chapter 79: Zinc and articles thereof
- HS 7901 unwrought zinc
- HS 7903 zinc dust and powders
- HS 7904 zinc bars, rods and wire
- HS 7905 zinc plates and sheets
- HS 7907 other zinc articles
- All HS code chapters
- Zinc scrap import data
- Zinc scrap export data
- Zinc scrap buyers
- Zinc scrap suppliers
- HS code classifier
- Book a free demo
Who ships under 7902?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code 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 7902: common questions
What is the 6-digit HS code for zinc scrap?
The six-digit code is 790200.
What is the difference between HS 7901 and 7902?
Heading 7901 is for unwrought zinc, which is zinc metal in raw form.
Is zinc dust classified under 7902?
No.
How can I find importers and exporters of zinc scrap?
Search for code 790200 on EximDataX and open the shipment records. You can also book a free demo to see how it works for your market.
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