HTS Chapter 79 · Section XV
Zinc and articles thereof
Chapter 79 averages a 2.5% general (MFN) duty across its 13 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 4.2%.
- 2.5%
- avg MFN duty
- 4.2%
- highest line
- 13
- rated tariff lines
- 8%
- enter duty-free
Tariff lines in Chapter 79 by duty-rate band
How the 13 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges
About HTS Chapter 79
HTS Chapter 79 - Zinc and articles thereof - organizes 19 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 13 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 79 sits within Section XV (Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal), which groups commercially related product categories together.
The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 2.5%, with the highest individual rate reaching 4.2%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.
Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under zinc and articles thereof. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.
Chapter 79 At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total tariff classifications | 19 | All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines. |
| Lines with explicit rates | 13 | Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty. |
| Average general rate | 2.5% | Mean MFN rate across rated lines. |
| Highest line rate | 4.2% | Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter. |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.
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Next steps
Find the exact rate for your product within Chapter 79.
- Click any tariff line above to see its General, Special, and Column 2 rates. Tariff lines above
- Estimate the landed duty cost on a shipment in this chapter. Tariff calculator
- Search the full schedule by product description. Search HTS
The chapter average is an orientation only, duty is set per tariff line, and Special preferential rates may apply to qualifying origins.
Related
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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