Zinc Anode Rods
Cylindrical zinc anode rods, made of non-alloyed zinc with at least 97.5% purity, are used as sacrificial anodes for corrosion protection in water heaters. They are solid rods with a uniform cross-section, classified under tariff item 7904.00.00 as zinc rods.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rods are shaped or fitted with attachments for specific use as anodes
Finished zinc articles, such as anodes with fittings, fall under 7907.
If the rods are unwrought and not yet formed into a rod shape
Unwrought zinc is classified under 7901, not 7904.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the rods are not fitted with attachments like brackets or wires, as that could change classification to a finished article
• Provide documentation on zinc purity and non-alloyed composition
• Check if the rods are considered parts of general use under section note 2, which could exclude them from this heading
Related Products under Tariff item 7904.00.00
Cast Zinc Bars SHG Grade
Cast zinc bars of Special High Grade (SHG) purity, containing at least 97.5% zinc by weight and not alloyed, are used as feedstock for die-casting operations. These bars meet the definition of 'zinc, not alloyed' in subheading note 1(a) and are classified as bars under tariff item 7904.00.00.
Extruded Zinc I-Beams Profiles
Extruded zinc I-beams are profiles with a uniform cross-section, made of non-alloyed zinc with at least 97.5% zinc content. They are used for structural support in lightweight framing and meet the definition of 'profiles' in section note 9(b), falling under tariff item 7904.00.00.
Pure Zinc Welding Rods
Pure zinc welding rods, containing at least 97.5% zinc by weight and not alloyed, are straight rods used for welding and brazing non-ferrous metals. They meet the definition of 'bars and rods' in section note 9(a) and are classified under tariff item 7904.00.00.
Zinc Flat Bars 10mm Thick
Zinc flat bars, 10mm thick, are rectangular bars with a thickness exceeding one-tenth of the width, made of non-alloyed zinc. They are used for machining into bushings and bearings and meet the definition of 'bars and rods' in section note 9(a), falling under tariff item 7904.00.00.
Zinc Hexagonal Rods
Zinc hexagonal rods, with a uniform hexagonal cross-section, are made of non-alloyed zinc with at least 97.5% purity. They are used for precision machining in fasteners and meet the definition of 'bars and rods' in section note 9(a), classified under tariff item 7904.00.00.
Zinc Ingot Bars
Pure zinc ingot bars, cast into rectangular shapes for further processing, contain at least 97.5% zinc by weight and are not alloyed. They are classified under tariff item 7904.00.00 as zinc bars, provided they have been worked after casting beyond simple trimming.