7901.12.10.00Casting-grade zinc
Also written 7901121000 and 7901.12.1000
HTS Code 7901.12.10.00 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalZinc and articles thereofUnwrought zinc:Zinc, not alloyed:Containing by weight less than 99.99 percent of zinc:Casting-grade zinc in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from China pay 28% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
From China, the total duty on 7901.12.10.00 last changed on Feb 24, 2026, from 38% to 28%. It has changed 1 time since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 7901.12.10.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 8, 2026
- Total duty
- 28%
- $2,800.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 28.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $12,847.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty3%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 7901.12.10.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 3%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 45%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China28%
- Mexico3%
- Canada3%
- Vietnam3%
- Germany3%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 7901.12.10.00 or its heading.
- Jul 21, 2026 · CBP guidanceUSTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariff on goods of Brazil, with exemptions, from July 22, 2026
- Nov 25, 2025 · CBP guidanceUS exempts certain agricultural products from IEEPA reciprocal tariffs
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 7901.12.10.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $365M of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00), up 31% on 2024, mostly from Canada (56%), Mexico (25%) and Peru (18%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $205M | 56% | 7% | 3%0% with USMCA |
| Mexico | $93M | 25% | 135% | 3%0% with USMCA |
| Peru | $66M | 18% | 253% | 3%0% with US-Peru TPA |
| China | $356K | 0% | New | 28% |
| Taiwan | $47K | 0% | 104% | 3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 7901.12.10.00 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from China pay 28% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 3%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3% |
| 28% |
| Mexico | 3% | None | 3%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 3% | None | 3%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 3% | None | 3% |
| Germany | 3% | None | 3% |
| Japan | 3% | None | 3% |
| South Korea | 3% | None | 3%0% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 3% | None | 3% |
| India | 3% | None | 3% |
| Ireland | 3% | None | 3% |
| Italy | 3% | None | 3% |
| Switzerland | 3% | None | 3% |
| Thailand | 3% | None | 3% |
| Malaysia | 3% | None | 3% |
| United Kingdom | 3% | None | 3% |
| France | 3% | None | 3% |
| Indonesia | 3% | None | 3% |
| Brazil | 3% | None | 3% |
| Bangladesh | 3% | None | 3% |
| Cambodia | 3% | None | 3% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from China pay 28% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Mexico pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Canada pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Vietnam pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Germany pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Japan pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from South Korea pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Taiwan pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from India pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Ireland pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Italy pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Switzerland pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Thailand pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Malaysia pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from United Kingdom pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from France pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Indonesia pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Brazil pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Bangladesh pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Cambodia pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Duties on goods entered Nov 8, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 7901.12.10.00.
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What does HTS code 7901.12.10.00 cover?
HTS code 7901.12.10.00 covers casting-grade zinc, classified under Chapter 79 (Zinc and articles thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 3%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 7901.12.10.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 7901.12.10.00 is 3%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 45%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from China?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from China pay 28% in duties: the 3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Vietnam pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Mexico?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of casting-grade zinc (HTS 7901.12.10.00) from Mexico pay the 3% base rate, with no additional tariffs. Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 7901.12.10.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $365M of casting-grade zinc under HTS 7901.12.10.00, mostly from Canada (56%), Mexico (25%) and Peru (18%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 7901.12.10.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 7901.12.10.00 is 3%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-08.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 7901.12.10.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 79, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 15 notes, printed with Chapter 72 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – China (9903.91.01): USTR notice, Notice of Modification: China's Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property and Innovation, 89 FR 76581 (FR Doc. 2024-21217)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 7901.12.10.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country