Zinc Straight Wire 4mm
Cut-to-length straight zinc wire, 4mm in diameter, is made of non-alloyed zinc and used in assembly lines. Although wire is typically coiled, these straight lengths are classified as bars or rods under tariff item 7904.00.00, as they are not in coils.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wire is formed into finished articles like hooks or clips
Finished zinc articles fall under 7907.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the wire is cut to length and not in coils, as coiled wire is classified under 7904 as wire but straight lengths may be bars
• Provide a purity certificate showing at least 97.5% zinc content
• Check if the wire is used as a part of general use under section note 2
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 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.
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.