Product classification
HS code for Zinc plates: 7905.00
Zinc, plates, sheets, strip and foil.
Classification of zinc plates under HS 7905.00
Zinc plates, sheets, strip, and foil are classified under HS code 7905.00. This classification is part of Chapter 79, which covers zinc and articles thereof. According to the Chapter Notes, these products are defined as flat-surfaced products (other than unwrought products of heading 79.01), coiled or not, of solid rectangular cross-section. To be classified under 7905.00, the material must have been rolled, extruded, or drawn to a specific thickness. This heading excludes products that have been worked into specific shapes or articles, such as perforated sheets or finished building components. The classification is based on the physical dimensions and the manufacturing process (rolling), which distinguishes these semi-finished goods from raw, unwrought zinc slabs or finished zinc products.
- Covers
- Rolled zinc plates for lithography
- Zinc sheets for roofing and cladding
- Zinc strip for battery manufacturing
- Zinc foil (thickness not exceeding 0.15 mm)
- Polished zinc plates for engraving
- Also under 7905.00
- 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. Zinc plates are often confused with unwrought zinc slabs classified under HS code 7901.11. The distinction lies in the processing: 7901 covers cast products, while 7905 covers rolled or worked products. Another common error is classifying finished zinc articles, such as gutters or downspouts, under 7905.00; these should be classified under 7907.00 as other articles of zinc. Additionally, if the plates are prepared for use in printing machinery, they might be classified under 8442.50.
Top exporters and importers of HS 790500 (the code used for zinc plates), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 790500 (the code used for zinc plates) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 790500, not only zinc plates.
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 zinc plates
Brazil classifies zinc plates under NCM 7905.00.00: HS 7905.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about zinc plates
What is the HS code for Zinc plates?
The HS code for Zinc plates is 790500 (Zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foil). The HS code for zinc plates, sheets, strip, and foil is 7905.00.
How do I classify Zinc plates for customs?
Zinc plates is classified under HS code 790500 — Zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foil. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include zinc foil?
Yes, zinc foil is included under HS code 7905.00, regardless of whether it is backed with paper or other materials, provided it is not a finished article.
Which countries are the top exporters of zinc plates (HS 790500)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 790500 (the code used for zinc plates) 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 zinc plates (HS 790500)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 790500 (the code used for zinc plates) 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.
Is the HS code for Zinc plates the same in all countries?
The base HS code 790500 for Zinc plates 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 plates in Brazil?
In Brazil, zinc plates (HS 790500) is classified under NCM 7905.00.00.