U.S. imports of Unwrought Zinc, Not Alloyed, Under 99.99% Purity (HS 790112) totaled $105.4M in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Unwrought Zinc, Not Alloyed, Under 99.99% Purity imports of $105.4M in August 2026 ran 34% above the year-to-date monthly average of $78.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLower-purity unwrought zinc — including casting-grade material — serves die casters, chemical producers, and secondary smelters that do not require the special high grade specification. The US schedule subdivides this heading into a general line (7901120000), a casting-grade subheading (7901121000), and a residual line (7901125000), making correct grade identification critical at entry. Canada and Peru are the leading suppliers, with China also a notable source — and imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, adding cost and compliance considerations for buyers sourcing from that origin.
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478 import shipments a month
The casting-grade line (7901121000) is intended for zinc meeting recognized industry casting-grade specifications, typically with defined allowable impurity levels for lead, cadmium, and iron. Material that does not meet a recognized casting-grade standard but still falls below 99.99% purity would be classified under the residual line 7901125000. Consulting a licensed customs broker and referencing the applicable industry specification is advisable when the grade is borderline.
Yes. Imports of unwrought zinc from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the normal column 1 duty rate. Importers should confirm current Section 301 list coverage and any applicable antidumping orders before finalizing sourcing decisions.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 7901
Subheading 790112 · $105.4M of $237.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$105.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$22KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $913.8M of Unwrought Zinc, Not Alloyed, Under 99.99% Purity and exported $3.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7901125000 | Zinc Unwr Nt Allyd Und 99.99 Pc Znc | $59.3M | 0.0009% | 0.06% | $543 |
| 7901121000 | Znc Unw Nt Allyd Casting Grade Un 99.99 Pc Zinc | $46.2M | 0.0031% | 0.01% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7901120000 | Unwrought Zinc, Not Alloyed, Under 99.99 Pct Zinc | $22K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Peru together supply 85% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.