Galvanizing Zinc Dust Recovery Powder
Recovered zinc powder from galvanizing kettle dross is processed to meet powder specifications and used in powder coating applications. It is classified as a zinc powder under tariff item 7903.90.00, as it is not vapor-condensed dust and meets the definition of powders in the chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the material is in unwrought form rather than powder
Unwrought zinc alloys are classified under heading 7901, not as powders.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the recycling process to show the material is a powder, not waste or scrap, which would fall under a different heading
• Provide a sieve analysis demonstrating that 90% or more passes a 1 mm mesh
• Confirm the zinc content to ensure it meets the definition of zinc alloys or unalloyed zinc as applicable
Related Products under Tariff item 7903.90.00
Atomized Zinc Powder for Paints
Atomized zinc powder, produced by atomizing molten zinc, is a fine metallic powder used primarily as an anti-corrosion pigment in zinc-rich primers and industrial coatings. It qualifies as a zinc powder under tariff item 7903.90.00, which covers zinc powders other than dust, and is distinct from zinc dust obtained by vapor condensation.
High-Purity Zinc Dust for Paint Pigments
High-purity spherical zinc dust from vapor condensation, used in anti-corrosive paint formulations due to its fine particle size. It meets the chapter definition of zinc dust and is classified under tariff item 7903.90.00 as other zinc dust, since it is not covered by a more specific tariff item.
High-Purity Zinc Powder for Batteries
High-purity zinc powder with over 99% zinc content, used as an anode material in alkaline batteries. It is a zinc powder under tariff item 7903.90.00, distinct from zinc dust, and is not excluded by the section notes since it is not an article of Section XVI.
Industrial Zinc Dust for Chemical Synthesis
High-grade zinc dust with 90%+ metallic content and fine particle distribution, used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis. It meets the chapter definition of zinc dust and is classified under tariff item 7903.90.00 as other zinc dust, since it is not covered by a more specific tariff item.
Metallic Zinc Dust for Pyrotechnics
Fine spherical zinc dust from zinc vapor condensation, containing at least 85% metallic zinc, used in pyrotechnic compositions. It meets the chapter definition of zinc dust and is classified under tariff item 7903.90.00 as other zinc dust, since it is not covered by a more specific tariff item.
Microfine Zinc Powder for 3D Printing
Microfine spherical zinc powder with a particle size of 15-45 microns, optimized for metal 3D printing and additive manufacturing. It is classified as a zinc powder under tariff item 7903.90.00, as it is not vapor-condensed dust and meets the powder definition in the chapter notes.