Zamak 5 Zinc Alloy Billets from China
Zamak 5 billets are unwrought forms of a zinc-based die casting alloy with enhanced strength due to higher aluminum and magnesium content, where zinc exceeds other elements by weight. Classified under HTS 7901.20.00.00 per chapter note (b) for zinc alloys. Ideal for precision castings in electronics and appliances.
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
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use spectrographic analysis reports to prove zinc predominance and alloy status during entry
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as scrap; unwrought alloys must be distinguished from 7902 waste/scrap
• Label shipments clearly as 'unwrought zinc alloys' to prevent misclassification