Product classification
HS code for Zinc anodes: 7907.00
Zinc, articles n.e.c. in chapter 79.
Classification of zinc anodes under HS 7907.00
Zinc anodes are classified under HS code 7907.00, which serves as the residual category for articles of zinc not elsewhere specified or included in Chapter 79. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI 1), classification is governed by the heading texts and chapter notes. Since anodes used for cathodic protection or electroplating are finished articles of zinc rather than unwrought metal, they fall outside heading 7901. These products are typically cast or machined into specific shapes such as blocks, plates, or rods, and are often equipped with steel straps or inserts for mounting. Their primary function is to undergo galvanic corrosion to protect submerged or buried metal structures. Because there is no specific heading for "anodes" within the zinc chapter, the "other articles" provision of 7907.00 is the most appropriate classification. This code encompasses a wide range of industrial zinc products that have been manufactured beyond the stage of simple unwrought ingots or slabs, ensuring that the finished utility of the product is recognized over its raw material state.
- Covers
- Sacrificial hull anodes for marine vessels
- Zinc ribbon anodes for pipelines
- Soil anodes for underground storage tanks
- Ballast tank anodes
- Zinc plates for electroplating baths
- Also under 7907.00
- Sacrificial zinc anodes for marine vessels (e.g., from CMP Group, Tecnoseal)
- zinc die-cast parts for automotive interiors
- zinc counterweights
- zinc plumbing fittings
Codes often confused with 7907.00
Common mistake. A frequent error involves classifying zinc anodes under heading 7901, which covers unwrought zinc. While anodes are made of high-purity zinc, 7901 is reserved for primary forms like ingots, pigs, or slabs that have not been worked or shaped for a specific application. Once the zinc is cast into a specific shape with an integrated core or attachment point for use as an anode, it becomes an "article" under 7907.00. Another confusion arises with heading 8543, which covers electrical machines and apparatus. While anodes are used in electrochemical processes, they are considered sacrificial components of the system rather than independent electrical machines. Therefore, the material-based classification in Chapter 79 takes precedence over the functional classification in Chapter 85.
Top exporters and importers of HS 790700 (the code used for zinc anodes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 790700 (the code used for zinc anodes) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 790700, not only zinc anodes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $229M 16% of world exports
- 2 Italy $134M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 China $128M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $316M 18% of world imports
- 2 France $157M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $132M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 zinc anodes
Brazil splits HS 7907.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 7907.00.10Zinc tubes, pipes and fittings
- 7907.00.90Other zinc articles, not listed elsewhere
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about zinc anodes
What is the HS code for Zinc anodes?
The HS code for Zinc anodes is 790700 (Zinc; articles n.e.c. in chapter 79). The HS code for Zinc anodes is 7907.00, which covers other articles of zinc.
How do I classify Zinc anodes for customs?
Zinc anodes is classified under HS code 790700 — Zinc; articles n.e.c. in chapter 79. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are zinc anodes considered unwrought zinc?
No, because they have been cast or shaped into specific forms for a functional purpose, they are classified as finished articles rather than unwrought metal under 7901.
Which countries are the top exporters of zinc anodes (HS 790700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 790700 (the code used for zinc anodes) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($229M, 16% of world exports), Italy ($134M) and China ($128M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of zinc anodes (HS 790700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 790700 (the code used for zinc anodes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($316M, 18% of world imports), France ($157M) and Germany ($132M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 anodes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 790700 for Zinc anodes 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 anodes in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 790700 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for zinc anodes depends on the product's details: 7907.00.10 (Zinc tubes, pipes and fittings), 7907.00.90 (Other zinc articles, not listed elsewhere).