HTS 7903.10.00.00 · Chapter 79
Zinc dust
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 7903.10.00.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 0.7¢/kg
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- 3.9¢/kg
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 79
- Zinc and articles ther…
The verdict
At -1%, HTS 7903.10.00.00's general duty rate is among the lowest-taxed imports in the US tariff schedule, higher than 0% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 0.7¢/kg
- General (MFN) rate
- 0th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 79
- Zinc and articles ther…
About HTS 7903.10.00.00
HTS code 7903.10.00.00 classifies imports of: Zinc dust. This line sits within Chapter 79 (Zinc and articles thereof), Section XV (Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: kg. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.03.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 7903.10.00.00 is 0.7¢/kg, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 3.9¢/kg applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.03. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 7903.10.00.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 0.7¢/kg | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 3.9¢/kg | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- Chapter
- 79: Zinc and articles thereof
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.03.
Related Items in Chapter 79
Containing by weight 99.99 percent or more of zinc
Casting-grade zinc
Other
Zinc alloys
Zinc waste and scrap
Powders
Other
Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire
Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil
Articles of a type used for household, table or kitchen use; toilet and sanitary wares; all the foregoing and parts thereof of zinc
Frequently Asked Questions
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 7903.10.00.00 classifies under Chapter 79 (Zinc and articles thereof), Section XV (Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal). The general duty rate of 0.7¢/kg applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
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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