Zinc Round Rods from China
Solid cylindrical zinc rods used in machining and manufacturing components for corrosion-resistant applications. Falls under HTS 7904.00.00.00 as zinc rods, not alloyed, with zinc content over 97.5% by weight. Common in plumbing and automotive parts production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include chemical analysis reports to confirm non-alloyed status; inspectors often test for alloying elements
• Specify rod diameter and length in documentation to distinguish from wire (under 4.8mm typically)
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain zinc products from specific countries; check Commerce updates