Chapter · Section XV

Chapter 79: Zinc and articles thereof

79
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–5%EU
  • 25%–50%Türkiye
  • 0%–4.2%USA
  • US$18.2bnWorld trade in 2024

Chapter 79 of the Harmonized System has 6 headings and belongs to section XV (base metals and articles of base metal).

The UK Global Tariff divides chapter 79 into 12 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free. 9 of them are duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, chapter 79 covers 11 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides chapter 79 into 22 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 25% and 50% (average 31.6%).

In 2024, countries exported chapter 79 goods worth US$18.2bn (−7.3% year on year).

The largest exporter was Spain (US$1.6bn), followed by South Korea.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$2.1bn.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 12 tariff lines EU Free – 5% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines · average 3% Türkiye 25% – 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 22 tariff lines · average 31.6% USA Free – 4.2% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines · average 2.6% · 2× specific or compound duty

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Headings 6

World trade in 2024

79 · US$18.2bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1.3mUS$1.3m+US$30.4m+US$407.9m+> US$1.2bn

Exports: 164
  1. Spain: US$1.6bn
  2. South Korea: US$1.4bn
  3. Australia: US$1.2bn
  4. Canada: US$1.2bn
  5. Belgium: US$1.2bn
  6. Netherlands: US$986.6m
  7. Peru: US$909m
  8. Germany: US$866.8m
  9. India: US$818.1m
  10. Finland: US$798.2m
  11. Kazakhstan: US$717.5m
  12. France: US$656.4m
  13. Mexico: US$581m
  14. Norway: US$558.1m
  15. Japan: US$518.3m
  16. China: US$407.9m
  17. Poland: US$378.4m
  18. Singapore: US$356.3m
  19. Iran: US$340.6m
  20. Brazil: US$328.7m
  21. United States: US$320.6m
  22. Italy: US$224.6m
  23. Bulgaria: US$215.6m
  24. Malaysia: US$182m
  25. Sweden: US$164.3m
  26. Austria: US$149.1m
  27. Uzbekistan: US$133.2m
  28. Taiwan: US$112.6m
  29. United Kingdom: US$89.2m
  30. Thailand: US$88.8m
  31. Luxembourg: US$54.5m
  32. Hong Kong SAR China: US$52.9m
  33. Slovakia: US$52.2m
  34. Saudi Arabia: US$49.6m
  35. United Arab Emirates: US$47.5m
  36. Czechia: US$42m
  37. Indonesia: US$36.8m
  38. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$36.5m
  39. Türkiye: US$35.8m
  40. Switzerland: US$30.4m
  41. Vietnam: US$28.9m
  42. Hungary: US$21.6m
  43. Slovenia: US$20.2m
  44. Denmark: US$18.8m
  45. Portugal: US$18.7m
  46. Myanmar (Burma): US$13.9m
  47. Philippines: US$13.2m
  48. Morocco: US$9.8m
  49. Nigeria: US$8.9m
  50. South Africa: US$8.4m
  51. Congo - Brazzaville: US$8.1m
  52. Romania: US$7.2m
  53. Tunisia: US$7.1m
  54. Kenya: US$6.3m
  55. Bangladesh: US$5.6m
  56. Greece: US$4.3m
  57. Dominican Republic: US$3.8m
  58. Egypt: US$3.5m
  59. Russia: US$3.3m
  60. Serbia: US$3m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Spain US$1.6bn 8.7%
2 South Korea US$1.4bn 7.8%
3 Australia US$1.2bn 6.7%
4 Canada US$1.2bn 6.7%
5 Belgium US$1.2bn 6.4%
6 Netherlands US$986.6m 5.4%
7 Peru US$909m 5%
8 Germany US$866.8m 4.8%
9 India US$818.1m 4.5%
10 Finland US$798.2m 4.4%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$2.1bn 11.3%
2 China US$1.3bn 7.4%
3 Germany US$1.2bn 6.8%
4 Netherlands US$1.1bn 5.9%
5 Türkiye US$879.5m 4.8%
6 Vietnam US$786.5m 4.3%
7 Belgium US$755.3m 4.1%
8 India US$747.5m 4.1%
9 Italy US$711.4m 3.9%
10 France US$664.9m 3.6%

Chapter notes

Subheading note

1. In this chapter, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them:

  1. (a) Zinc, not alloyed:

    Metal containing by weight at least 97,5 % of zinc.

  2. (b) Zinc alloys:

    Metallic substances in which zinc predominates by weight over each of the other elements, provided that the total content by weight of such other elements exceeds 2,5 %.

  3. (c) Zinc dust:

    Dust obtained by condensation of zinc vapour, consisting of spherical particles which are finer than zinc powders. At least 80 % by weight of the particles pass through a sieve with 63 μm (microns) mesh. It must contain at least 85 % by weight of metallic zinc.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for zinc and articles thereof?

Zinc and articles thereof make up HS chapter 79, in section XV of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on zinc and articles thereof in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 79 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on zinc and articles thereof in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 79 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 5%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most zinc and articles thereof?

Spain, with US$1.6bn in 2024 (8.7% of world exports).