7904.00.00.00 - Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire

This HTS category, 7904.00.00.00, specifically encompasses various shapes of zinc that have undergone initial processing from their molten state. It includes bars, rods, and profiles, which are elongated forms with specific cross-sectional shapes, as well as wire, characterized by its generally circular cross-section and flexibility. These items are primarily defined by their material composition – zinc – and their manufactured form, indicating they are ready for further fabrication or direct use.

While other sibling categories at this level might cover different forms of zinc or articles made from zinc, this particular classification is focused on the semi-finished, wrought products. It distinguishes itself from raw zinc (like ingots or pigs) and finished articles (such as zinc castings or plates). For instance, other sections of the HTS may detail zinc powders, alloys, or more complex manufactured goods where zinc is a component, but this category is strictly for the defined bars, rods, profiles, and wire.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 7904.00.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies on confirming that the imported or exported goods precisely match the description of zinc in the form of bars, rods, profiles, or wire, meeting the material and dimensional criteria typically associated with these wrought forms.