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
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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