U.S. imports of Zinc Oxide and Zinc Peroxide (HS 281700) totaled $27.1M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Zinc Oxide and Zinc Peroxide paid $86K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.32% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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440 import shipments a month
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 · $27.1M of $27.1M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2817000000 | Zinc Oxide and Zinc Peroxide | $27.1M | 0.32% | 2.37% | $86K |
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 | $21.3M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$27.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$21.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $304.9M of Zinc Oxide and Zinc Peroxide and exported $193.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 79% of it.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
97.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.32% of imports for consumption.