Heading · Chapter 79
7903: Zinc dust, powders and flakes
2 subheadings make up heading 7903 in chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 2.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 2.5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA 3% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil 5.4% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 5.4% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan 3% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$693kUS$693k+US$3m+US$17m+> US$36m
Exports: 107
- Belgium: US$131m
- Germany: US$51m
- South Korea: US$41m
- India: US$36m
- Malaysia: US$35m
- Norway: US$29m
- United States: US$29m
- Thailand: US$24m
- Japan: US$20m
- Saudi Arabia: US$19m
- Indonesia: US$17m
- Austria: US$15m
- China: US$12m
- Netherlands: US$10m
- Switzerland: US$10m
- Sweden: US$10m
- Philippines: US$8m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$5m
- Bangladesh: US$5m
- Vietnam: US$4m
- France: US$4m
- Australia: US$4m
- Peru: US$4m
- Bulgaria: US$4m
- Mexico: US$3m
- Congo - Kinshasa: US$3m
- Iran: US$3m
- Morocco: US$3m
- United Arab Emirates: US$3m
- Poland: US$2m
- South Africa: US$2m
- Taiwan: US$2m
- Italy: US$2m
- Ecuador: US$2m
- Canada: US$2m
- Spain: US$2m
- Denmark: US$1m
- Brazil: US$1m
- Ireland: US$1m
- Egypt: US$1m
- Nigeria: US$1m
- New Zealand: US$1m
- United Kingdom: US$907k
- Oman: US$848k
- Romania: US$846k
- Ghana: US$840k
- Myanmar (Burma): US$791k
- Kenya: US$753k
- Jordan: US$729k
- Qatar: US$711k
- Israel: US$693k
- Kuwait: US$683k
- Portugal: US$659k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$650k
- Cambodia: US$614k
- Türkiye: US$587k
- Nicaragua: US$564k
- Angola: US$531k
- Singapore: US$500k
- Senegal: US$476k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$100kUS$100k+US$2m+US$13m+> US$29m
Imports: 165
- United States: US$74m
- China: US$45m
- Poland: US$42m
- Thailand: US$40m
- Japan: US$29m
- France: US$28m
- Indonesia: US$27m
- Germany: US$22m
- Singapore: US$18m
- Vietnam: US$18m
- Canada: US$17m
- Sweden: US$16m
- Taiwan: US$16m
- United Arab Emirates: US$14m
- India: US$14m
- Belgium: US$13m
- Malaysia: US$10m
- Mexico: US$10m
- Italy: US$9m
- Türkiye: US$8m
- Ireland: US$7m
- Australia: US$7m
- South Korea: US$6m
- Spain: US$6m
- Cambodia: US$6m
- Argentina: US$6m
- United Kingdom: US$5m
- Slovenia: US$5m
- Netherlands: US$5m
- Chile: US$5m
- Russia: US$4m
- Brazil: US$4m
- Morocco: US$4m
- Egypt: US$3m
- Switzerland: US$3m
- Austria: US$3m
- Zambia: US$3m
- Colombia: US$3m
- Finland: US$2m
- Nigeria: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Czechia: US$1m
- Oman: US$1m
- Qatar: US$1m
- Portugal: US$1m
- New Zealand: US$1m
- Papua New Guinea: US$886k
- Algeria: US$820k
- Israel: US$788k
- Philippines: US$710k
- South Africa: US$686k
- Peru: US$647k
- Saudi Arabia: US$638k
- Norway: US$589k
- Bolivia: US$571k
- Croatia: US$557k
- Greece: US$553k
- Kuwait: US$529k
- Jordan: US$513k
- Ukraine: US$474k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | US$131m | 22.7% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$51m | 8.7% |
| 3 |  South Korea | US$41m | 7.1% |
| 4 |  India | US$36m | 6.1% |
| 5 |  Malaysia | US$35m | 6.1% |
| 6 | Norway | US$29m | 5.1% |
| 7 | United States | US$29m | 5% |
| 8 |  Thailand | US$24m | 4.1% |
| 9 | Japan | US$20m | 3.5% |
| 10 |  Saudi Arabia | US$19m | 3.3% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Tariff change · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1395 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 7903 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 7903 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 2.5%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 7903 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 2.5%.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 7903 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 3%. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 7903 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 7903 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 7903 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 5.4%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 7903 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 5.4%.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 7903 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 7903 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 7903 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 3%.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 7903 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 7903 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 7903 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 7903 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 7903 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 7903 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
World trade in heading 7903 goods reached US$580m in 2024, down 4.9% on 2023.
Belgium was the largest exporter with 22.7% of the total, ahead of Germany.
The United States imported the most (US$74m).
The United Kingdom ranked 43rd among 107 exporters with US$907k.
The United Kingdom imported US$5m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for zinc dust, powders and flakes?
Zinc dust, powders and flakes fall under HS heading 7903, part of chapter 79, in section XV of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on zinc dust, powders and flakes in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 7903 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 dust, powders and flakes in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 7903 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.5%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most zinc dust, powders and flakes?
Belgium, with US$131m in 2024 (22.7% of world exports).