Zinc and its articles, including alloys and dust, defined by zinc content thresholds.
Tariff Landscape
Zinc articles generally face varying tariffs, but often are not affected by Section 301 or Section 232 measures.
Watch for any anti-dumping duties (ADD) or countervailing duties (CVD) that might apply to zinc alloys, particularly if sourced from specific countries with existing trade cases.
Review commodity-specific duty rates, as finished goods versus raw materials might differ.
Classification Strategy
Importers often confuse zinc alloys with similar metal compositions; ensure the zinc predominates over other elements.
Verify whether zinc products qualify as 'casting-grade zinc' by checking the specific weight percentages of other elements.
Be cautious with zinc dust classification; it must meet particle size and composition standards to fit this description.
Legal Framework
Executive Summary
Exclusions
The chapter specifically defines what constitutes zinc (not alloyed) and zinc alloys to exclude metals with insufficient zinc content.
Definitions
Zinc, not alloyed: At least 97.5% zinc by weight.
Zinc alloys: Predominantly zinc but with other elements exceeding 2.5% by weight.
Zinc dust: Derived from zinc vapor, containing at least 85% metallic zinc, with most particles under 63 micrometers.