HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7901.11 – Zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc
HS code 7901.11 is the 6-digit subheading for zinc, unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc. It is used for special High Grade (SHG) zinc ingots, electrolytic zinc slabs, high purity zinc anodes, zinc cathodes and zinc blocks.
What HS 7901.11 covers
This HS code specifically covers unwrought (primary, unworked) zinc of exceptionally high purity, containing 99.99% or more by weight of zinc. This high-grade zinc is a critical raw material for applications demanding minimal impurities, such as the galvanizing of steel to provide superior corrosion protection, the production of high-quality die-cast alloys for automotive and consumer goods, and in specialized chemical and battery manufacturing. Key importers and exporters include steel manufacturers, die-casting foundries, and chemical producers. The global trade in this commodity is highly influenced by industrial demand, global metal prices, and the availability of primary zinc production from mining and smelting operations worldwide.
- Covers
- Special High Grade (SHG) zinc ingots
- Electrolytic zinc slabs
- High purity zinc anodes
- Zinc cathodes
- Zinc blocks
- Refined zinc ingots
- Zinc for galvanizing
- Examples
- Nyrstar SHG zinc
- Teck Metals zinc ingots
- Korea Zinc SHG zinc
- Hindustan Zinc ingots
Codes often confused with 7901.11
Common mistake. This code is distinct from other unwrought zinc (790112 for less than 99.99% zinc) or zinc alloys (790120) due to its strict purity requirement of 99.99% or more.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 790111, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 790111 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 12% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $1.1B 12% of world exports
- 2 Spain $915M 10% of world exports
- 3 Australia $899M 9.8% of world exports
World total: $9.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.3B 13% of world imports
- 2 China $790M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $609M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $9.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 7901.11 4
Brazil splits HS 7901.11 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7901.11.1 ElectrolyticEletrolítico Group
- 7901.11.11 Electrolytic zinc ingots, 99.99% or moreEm lingotes
- 7901.11.19 Other electrolytic zinc, 99.99% or moreOutro
- 7901.11.9 OtherOutro Group
- 7901.11.91 Non-electrolytic zinc ingots, 99.99% or moreEm lingotes
- 7901.11.99 Other non-electrolytic zinc, 99.99% or moreOutro
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 79.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7901.11
What is HS code 790111?
HS code 790111 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc. This HS code specifically covers unwrought (primary, unworked) zinc of exceptionally high purity, containing 99.99% or more by weight of zinc. This high-grade zinc is a critical raw material for applications demanding minimal impurities, such as the galvanizing of steel to provide superior corrosion protection, the production of high-quality die-cast alloys for automotive and consumer goods, and in specialized chemical and battery manufacturing. Key importers and exporters include steel manufacturers, die-casting foundries, and chemical producers. The global trade in this commodity is highly influenced by industrial demand, global metal prices, and the availability of primary zinc production from mining and smelting operations worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 790111?
Special High Grade (SHG) zinc ingots, electrolytic zinc slabs, high purity zinc anodes, zinc cathodes, zinc blocks, refined zinc ingots, zinc for galvanizing
What are common misclassifications for HS code 790111?
This code is distinct from other unwrought zinc (790112 for less than 99.99% zinc) or zinc alloys (790120) due to its strict purity requirement of 99.99% or more.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 790111?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 790111 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.1B, 12% of world exports), Spain ($915M) and Australia ($899M). World exports came to about $9.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 790111?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 790111 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 13% of world imports), China ($790M) and Germany ($609M). World imports came to about $9.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 790111 structured?
HS code 790111 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (79) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 790111?
Brazil splits HS code 790111 into 4 NCM codes: 7901.11.11 (Electrolytic zinc ingots, 99.99% or more), 7901.11.19 (Other electrolytic zinc, 99.99% or more), 7901.11.91 (Non-electrolytic zinc ingots, 99.99% or more), 7901.11.99 (Other non-electrolytic zinc, 99.99% or more). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.