HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7905.00 – Zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foil
HS code 7905.00 is the 6-digit subheading for zinc, plates, sheets, strip and foil. It is used for zinc roofing sheets, zinc architectural panels, zinc battery foil, zinc printing plates and zinc strip for coinage.
What HS 7905.00 covers
This category covers flat-rolled zinc products, including plates, sheets, strip, and foil, which are fundamental materials across numerous industries globally. These forms are highly valued for their inherent corrosion resistance, excellent malleability, and aesthetic appeal, making them suitable for both functional and decorative applications. They are extensively used in construction for roofing, gutters, and architectural cladding, in automotive components, for battery casings, and in printing plates. Importers are typically manufacturers and fabricators that require flat zinc stock for processes such as stamping, forming, or deep drawing operations. Exporters are often large-scale zinc rolling mills with advanced production capabilities. Key trade factors include thickness, width, surface treatment, and specific alloy grades (e.g., zinc-titanium), which collectively determine their suitability for different applications and processing methods, driving demand across various industrial sectors.
- Covers
- Zinc roofing sheets
- Zinc architectural panels
- Zinc battery foil
- Zinc printing plates
- Zinc strip for coinage
- Zinc sheet for gutters
- Zinc-titanium alloy sheets
- Zinc flashing
- Examples
- VMZINC architectural zinc
- Rheinzink titanium zinc for roofing
- EverZinc zinc sheets for batteries
- Zintek zinc-titanium sheets
- Eramet zinc strip
Codes often confused with 7905.00
Common mistake. Often confused with 790400 (zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire) if the product form is not clearly flat, or with 790700 (other articles of zinc) if the flat product has undergone significant fabrication beyond simple rolling.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 790500, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 790500 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% 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 France $193M 36% of world exports
- 2 Japan $78M 14% of world exports
- 3 Spain $72M 13% of world exports
World total: $540M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $132M 21% of world imports
- 2 France $99M 16% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $54M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $613M 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 code for 7905.00
Brazil does not split HS 7905.00: its NCM code is 7905.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 79.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7905.00
What is HS code 790500?
HS code 790500 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foil. This category covers flat-rolled zinc products, including plates, sheets, strip, and foil, which are fundamental materials across numerous industries globally. These forms are highly valued for their inherent corrosion resistance, excellent malleability, and aesthetic appeal, making them suitable for both functional and decorative applications. They are extensively used in construction for roofing, gutters, and architectural cladding, in automotive components, for battery casings, and in printing plates. Importers are typically manufacturers and fabricators that require flat zinc stock for processes such as stamping, forming, or deep drawing operations. Exporters are often large-scale zinc rolling mills with advanced production capabilities. Key trade factors include thickness, width, surface treatment, and specific alloy grades (e.g., zinc-titanium), which collectively determine their suitability for different applications and processing methods, driving demand across various industrial sectors.
What products fall under HS code 790500?
Zinc roofing sheets, Zinc architectural panels, Zinc battery foil, Zinc printing plates, Zinc strip for coinage, Zinc sheet for gutters, Zinc-titanium alloy sheets, Zinc flashing
What are common misclassifications for HS code 790500?
Often confused with 790400 (zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire) if the product form is not clearly flat, or with 790700 (other articles of zinc) if the flat product has undergone significant fabrication beyond simple rolling.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 790500?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 790500 in UN Comtrade data were France ($193M, 36% of world exports), Japan ($78M) and Spain ($72M). World exports came to about $540M, 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 790500?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 790500 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($132M, 21% of world imports), France ($99M) and Belgium ($54M). World imports came to about $613M, 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 790500 structured?
HS code 790500 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (79) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 790500?
In Brazil, HS code 790500 is NCM 7905.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.