SITCSection 6

Zinc and Zinc Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles, and Wire

Name: Zinc and Zinc Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles, and Wire (SITC 68631) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

SITC 68631Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $2.2M; YTD $10.3M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $1.0M

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U.S. imports of zinc and zinc alloy bars, rods, profiles, and wire (SITC 68631) totaled $2.2M in July 2026, traded with 14 countries.

Importers of Zinc and Zinc Alloy Bars, Rods, Profiles, and Wire paid $266K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $2.1M 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 $2.2M in July 2026 ran 47% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Wrought 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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35 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$2.2MYoY · Pro

Exports

$1.0MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$2.2M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Share of section 6 imports0.0081%

Basic heading 68631 · $2.2M of $26.7B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Finland and Germany together supply 84% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is a zinc 'profile' distinguished from a zinc 'rod' for classification purposes?

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.

Are zinc alloy bars and rods subject to any US trade-remedy measures?

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.