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7902.00.00.00 - Zinc waste and scrap 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty11%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 7902.00.00.00, specifically classifies zinc waste and scrap. This includes discarded materials and by-products from the manufacturing or processing of zinc and its alloys, which are no longer suitable for their original purpose but retain their character as zinc. Examples include dross, skimmings, ashes, and manufacturing residues primarily composed of zinc.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings within the broader Section XV (Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal) is crucial. While other categories at higher levels might cover refined zinc or articles made from zinc, 7902.00.00.00 is exclusively for materials that are essentially zinc in a waste or scrap form. It differentiates itself from categories covering other base metal wastes and scraps by its specific focus on zinc as the primary component.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 7902.00.00.00 has no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification under this heading relies on confirming that the material is indeed zinc waste or scrap, as defined by its form, composition, and origin as a discarded material from zinc-related processes. The principle of classification here is direct and based on the material's identity as recovered or residual zinc.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 7902.00.00.00?
HTS code 7902.00.00.00 covers Zinc waste and scrap under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 79: Zinc and articles thereof.
›What products are classified under 7902.00.00.00?
This classification covers Zinc waste and scrap. It falls under Chapter 79: Zinc and articles thereof.
›What is the import duty rate for 7902.00.00.00?
The general rate of duty for HTS 7902.00.00.00 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 11%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 7902.00.00.00?
Imports under HTS 7902.00.00.00 are measured in kg.

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