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U.S. imports of zinc oxide and zinc peroxide (HS 281700) totaled $27.9M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Zinc Oxide and Zinc Peroxide paid $24K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $136K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Zinc Oxide and Zinc Peroxide imports of $27.9M in April 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $24.2M.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $14.0M | $15.7M | +$1.7M |
| CANADA | $9.8M | $897K | -$8.9M |
| PERU | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| NETHERLANDS | $1.0M | $151K | -$893K |
| AUSTRALIA | $484K | $15K | -$470K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2817000000 | ZINC OXIDE AND ZINC PEROXIDE | $27.9M | 17.70% | $24K |
ZINC OXIDE AND ZINC PEROXIDE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2817000000 | ZINC OXIDE AND ZINC PEROXIDE | $18.0M |
ZINC OXIDE AND ZINC PEROXIDE
10.5M kg
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
SILICON, UNDER 99.99% (BY WEIGHT) SILICON
HS 280469
PHOSPHORIC ACID AND POLYPHOSPHORIC ACIDS
HS 280920
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $13.1M | $15.7M | +$2.6M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $3.8M | $188K | -$3.6M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $3.6M | $156K | -$3.4M |