Product classification
HS code for Zinc alloy ingots: 7901.20
Zinc, unwrought, alloys.
Classification of zinc alloy ingots under HS 7901.20
Zinc alloy ingots are classified under HS code 7901.20. Chapter 79 of the Harmonized System covers zinc and articles made from it. Heading 7901 is specifically for unwrought zinc, which refers to primary metal forms that have not been manufactured into finished products. Subheading 7901.20 is designated for zinc alloys. To be classified as a zinc alloy, the zinc content must be the predominant element by weight, and the total content of other elements (such as aluminum, copper, or magnesium) must exceed the limits defined in the Chapter 79 notes. These alloys are typically cast into ingots, slabs, or blocks for further industrial use, such as die-casting or galvanizing processes. The classification is vital for the metals industry to distinguish between pure zinc and specialized alloys which have different physical properties and market values.
- Covers
- Zamak (zinc-aluminum) alloy ingots
- Zinc-copper-magnesium alloy slabs
- Unwrought zinc alloys for die-casting
- Zinc-aluminum-magnesium alloy blocks
- Also under 7901.20
- Zamak 3 ingots (used by Dynacast)
- ZA-27 alloy (from Nyrstar)
- Chicago White Metal Casting alloys
- Teck Zinc Alloys
Codes often confused with 7901.20
Common mistake. Zinc alloy ingots are often confused with HS codes 7901.11 or 7901.12, which are for unwrought non-alloyed zinc (99.99% or less purity). Another common error is using HS code 7902.00, which is for zinc waste and scrap. It is important to verify the chemical composition to ensure the material meets the definition of an "alloy" under the HS legal notes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 790120 (the code used for zinc alloy ingots), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 790120 (the code used for zinc alloy ingots) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 790120, not only zinc alloy ingots.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $313M 16% of world exports
- 2 Australia $271M 14% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $267M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $306M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $290M 12% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$162M 6.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.4B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 zinc alloy ingots
Brazil splits HS 7901.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7901.20.10Zinc alloy ingots
- 7901.20.90Other unwrought zinc alloys
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about zinc alloy ingots
What is the HS code for Zinc alloy ingots?
The HS code for Zinc alloy ingots is 790120 (Zinc; unwrought, alloys). The HS code for zinc alloy ingots is 7901.20.
How do I classify Zinc alloy ingots for customs?
Zinc alloy ingots is classified under HS code 790120 — Zinc; unwrought, alloys. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines an "unwrought" form in this classification?
Unwrought forms include primary shapes like ingots, blocks, slabs, and billets that have been cast and not further worked.
Which countries are the top exporters of zinc alloy ingots (HS 790120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 790120 (the code used for zinc alloy ingots) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($313M, 16% of world exports), Australia ($271M) and Belgium ($267M). World exports came to about $1.9B, 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 zinc alloy ingots (HS 790120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 790120 (the code used for zinc alloy ingots) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($306M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($290M) and Vietnam (about $162M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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.
Is the HS code for Zinc alloy ingots the same in all countries?
The base HS code 790120 for Zinc alloy ingots is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for zinc alloy ingots in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 790120 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for zinc alloy ingots depends on the product's details: 7901.20.10 (Zinc alloy ingots), 7901.20.90 (Other unwrought zinc alloys).