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U.S. imports of zinc (End-Use 14260) totaled $183.1M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Zinc paid $274K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 5.6% on $4.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGalvanizing steel — applying a protective zinc coating to prevent corrosion — accounts for the largest share of US zinc consumption, linking import demand directly to construction and automotive production activity. Zinc is imported as unwrought metal (slabs, ingots, and special high-grade), zinc oxide, and zinc alloys, each classified under distinct HTS subheadings within Chapter 79. Antidumping duty orders have historically covered certain zinc products from specific origins, so a scope and order check is advisable before entry.
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Special high-grade (SHG) zinc contains a minimum of 99.99% zinc and is the benchmark grade traded on the LME. It commands a premium over standard grades and is required for die-casting alloys and certain chemical applications. The grade must be documented on the mill certificate, as it affects both pricing and HTS subheading classification.
Zinc oxide is a chemical compound classified under HTS Chapter 28, not Chapter 79, and is used primarily in rubber vulcanization, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals rather than metallurgical applications. It carries a separate duty rate and is not subject to the same trade-remedy orders that may apply to unwrought zinc metal.
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