Casting-Grade Zinc Ingots from China
High-purity zinc ingots specifically refined for casting applications, containing less than 99.99% zinc by weight and not alloyed. These ingots are melted and poured into molds to produce die-cast parts for automotive and consumer goods. Classified under HTS 7901.12.10.00 as unwrought, non-alloyed zinc of casting grade.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify zinc purity via certified lab analysis to confirm <99.99% and non-alloyed status per chapter notes
• Provide mill test certificates documenting composition to avoid misclassification as higher-purity zinc
• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations if trace impurities trigger shipping regulations