Product classification
HS code for Zinc castings: 7907.00
Zinc, articles n.e.c. in chapter 79.
Classification of zinc castings under HS 7907.00
Zinc castings that are not specified elsewhere in the Harmonized System are classified under HS code 790700. This is a residual or 'basket' heading that covers 'Other articles of zinc.' The classification of castings is often complex because the HS nomenclature prioritizes function over material. If a zinc casting is a recognizable part of a machine, it should be classified in Chapter 84 or 85. However, if the casting is a general-purpose item, a decorative object, or a semi-finished part that does not yet have the essential character of a specific machine component, it falls under 790700. This code is used for articles that have been manufactured through the die-casting or sand-casting process and have reached a stage of completion where they are identifiable as finished goods or specific zinc products not covered by headings 7901 through 7905. The use of 790700 ensures that all zinc-based manufactured goods have a place in the tariff schedule when more specific headings are inapplicable.
- Covers
- Cast zinc household fittings
- Decorative zinc ornaments
- Zinc gutters and roof capping
- Zinc tubes or pipes (if not elsewhere specified)
- Cast zinc plates or signs
- 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. Zinc castings are frequently misclassified under HS code 7901 (unwrought zinc) if they are imported in a rough state. However, 7901 is only for primary forms like ingots. Another common error is misclassifying zinc parts under 8481 (taps, cocks, and valves) or 8302 (base metal mountings). If a zinc casting is clearly a component of a plumbing fixture or furniture hardware, those specific codes take precedence over the general 790700 code. Importers must determine if the article has 'attained the essential character' of a finished product in another chapter before defaulting to 790700.
Top exporters and importers of HS 790700 (the code used for zinc castings), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 790700 (the code used for zinc castings) 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 castings.
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 castings
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 castings
What is the HS code for Zinc castings?
The HS code for Zinc castings is 790700 (Zinc; articles n.e.c. in chapter 79). The HS code for general zinc castings and other articles of zinc is 790700.
How do I classify Zinc castings for customs?
Zinc castings is classified under HS code 790700 — Zinc; articles n.e.c. in chapter 79. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When should I use a different code for a zinc part?
You should use a different code if the zinc casting is a specific part of a machine (Chapter 84/85), a vehicle (Chapter 87), or a building component (Chapter 7905 or 8302).
Which countries are the top exporters of zinc castings (HS 790700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 790700 (the code used for zinc castings) 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 castings (HS 790700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 790700 (the code used for zinc castings) 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 castings the same in all countries?
The base HS code 790700 for Zinc castings 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 castings in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 790700 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for zinc castings depends on the product's details: 7907.00.10 (Zinc tubes, pipes and fittings), 7907.00.90 (Other zinc articles, not listed elsewhere).