U.S. exports of Zinc Waste and Scrap (HS 790200) totaled $4.2M in August 2026.
Zinc Waste and Scrap imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataZinc scrap and process waste — including dross, skimmings, and end-of-life zinc-containing materials — feed secondary smelters and brass mills that recover zinc for re-use in galvanizing and alloy production. Canada and Mexico together account for the bulk of US import flows under this heading, reflecting integrated North American recycling supply chains. Importers should be aware that certain zinc-bearing residues may require environmental review or hazardous-materials documentation depending on composition and origin.
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80 import shipments a month
CBP and, in some cases, EPA may require evidence that the material is a genuine scrap commodity destined for recycling rather than a hazardous waste subject to import controls. A detailed description of the material's origin (e.g., manufacturing offcuts, galvanizing dross), its zinc content, and the intended processing facility helps establish scrap status and supports correct classification under 7902000000.
Zinc dross and skimmings generated during galvanizing are generally classifiable as zinc waste and scrap under this heading, provided they are not further processed into a distinct product. However, if the material has been processed into zinc oxide or another compound, it would be classified under the relevant chemical or oxide heading rather than Chapter 79.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 7902
Subheading 790200 · $4.2M of $4.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7902000000 | Zinc Waste and Scrap | $1.4M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7902000000 | Zinc Waste and Scrap | $4.2M |
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
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.8M of Zinc Waste and Scrap and exported $43.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
India and Japan together take 74% of it.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.