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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of zinc and zinc alloy bars, rods, profiles, and wire (SITC 68631) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Zinc and Zinc Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles, and Wire paid $233K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $1.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Zinc and Zinc Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles, and Wire imports of $1.6M in April 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWrought zinc and zinc alloy semi-finished shapes — bars, rods, extruded profiles, and wire — serve as feedstock for the construction hardware, fastener, and electrical connector industries. The distinction between pure zinc and zinc alloy forms matters for classification, as alloy content affects both duty treatment and downstream metallurgical specifications. Importers should verify whether the product meets ASTM or equivalent compositional standards, since alloy grade drives both pricing and end-use suitability.
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Rods are solid, round cross-section products, while profiles have a non-circular cross-section (e.g., T-shapes, angles, or custom extrusions). The distinction matters because some downstream fabricators require specific profile geometries that are not interchangeable with rod stock, and misclassification can affect duty liability.
Zinc semi-fabricated products can be subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders depending on origin and product form. Importers should check the USITC and Commerce Department's active order lists before shipment, as coverage and scope rulings can shift which specific alloy forms are included.
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Monthly import values over time