U.S. imports of Zinc Oxide & Zinc Peroxide (SITC 52251) totaled $27.1M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Zinc Oxide & 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 a foundational industrial chemical serving rubber vulcanization, ceramics, sunscreen formulations, and electronic components, while zinc peroxide sees narrower use in specialty oxidizing applications. Classification hinges on distinguishing zinc oxide from zinc peroxide and from zinc-based pigment preparations, which may fall under separate headings. Importers should verify whether the product is pharmaceutical-grade or industrial-grade, as purity specifications affect both classification and downstream regulatory requirements.
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440 import shipments a month
Pure zinc oxide and zinc peroxide fall under this heading, while zinc oxide mixed with other substances as a prepared pigment or paint base may be reclassified under pigment or paint headings. The key test is whether the product is a defined chemical compound or a formulated mixture — importers should review the composition certificate carefully before declaring the heading.
Rubber and tire manufacturing is the dominant end-use, relying on zinc oxide as a vulcanization activator. Secondary demand comes from ceramics, sunscreen and cosmetic products, and semiconductor manufacturing, making this a widely traded industrial chemical with diverse buyer industries.
Basic heading 139 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 52251 · $27.1M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 79% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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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 & Zinc Peroxide and exported $193.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.