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U.S. imports of zinc oxide and zinc peroxide (HS 281700) totaled $29.7M in July 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Zinc Oxide and Zinc Peroxide paid $36K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $356K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Zinc Oxide and Zinc Peroxide imports of $29.7M in July 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $26.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataZinc oxide is one of the most commercially versatile inorganic compounds, functioning as a vulcanization activator in rubber compounding, a UV-absorbing pigment in sunscreens and coatings, a semiconductor material in varistors, and a nutrient supplement in animal feed. All forms — including the minor zinc peroxide — are classified under a single tariff line (2817000000). Mexico and Canada are the leading US import sources, a pattern consistent with integrated North American zinc smelting and chemical processing capacity operating under USMCA.
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493 shipments/mo
No — nano-grade, standard-grade, and surface-treated zinc oxide all fall under 2817000000 for tariff purposes. However, particle size and surface chemistry are critical commercial specifications that affect pricing, end-use performance, and in the case of nano-ZnO used in cosmetics, FDA regulatory considerations for the finished product.
Zinc oxide has been subject to antidumping duty proceedings from specific countries in the past. Importers sourcing from origins other than Mexico and Canada should verify with CBP and the ITC whether any active antidumping or countervailing duty orders apply to their specific supplier country before committing to a purchase, as duties can significantly affect landed cost.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 2817
Subheading 281700 · $29.7M of $29.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2817000000 | Zinc Oxide and Zinc Peroxide | $29.7M | 0.12% | 1.20% | $36K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2817000000 | Zinc Oxide and Zinc Peroxide | $15.0M |
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
$29.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$15.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Mexico and Canada together supply 83% of it.
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rate provision · imports
98.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.12%.