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Harmonized System
U.S. exports of zinc waste and scrap (HS 790200) totaled $3.6M in July 2026.
Zinc Waste and Scrap imports of $1.4M in July 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: July 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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75 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 79
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 7902
Subheading 790200 · $1.4M of $1.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $3.6M |
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
$1.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$3.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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India and Spain together take 50% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.