HS Code for Zinc wire

Zinc wire is classified under HS code 7904.00. This classification is shared with zinc bars, rods, and profiles. According to the Harmonized System's Chapter 79 notes, wire is defined as a cold-drawn product in coils, regardless of its cross-sectional shape, provided that its maximum cross-sectional dimension does not exceed a specific limit (typically 6 mm in many jurisdictions, though the HS definition focuses on the drawn nature and the coiled state). The classification is based on the material (zinc) and the manufacturing process (cold-drawing). Zinc wire is primarily used in thermal spray applications, where it is melted and sprayed onto steel surfaces to provide cathodic protection against rust. It is also used in certain electrical applications and for manufacturing small zinc components. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading 7904 explicitly mentions wire. Because it is a semi-finished product, it is grouped with other basic shapes of zinc rather than finished articles.

Products Included

• Solid zinc wire in coils for thermal spraying
• Cold-drawn zinc wire for industrial fasteners
• Zinc alloy wire for specialized soldering
• Zinc wire used in metalizing guns
• Fine zinc wire for electronic components

Common Misclassification

Zinc wire is often misclassified under HS code 8311.20 or 8311.30. These codes refer to cored wire or coated wire used for soldering, brazing, or welding with flux material. If the zinc wire is solid and does not contain a flux core or coating, it must remain in 7904.00. Another misclassification occurs with 7901.11, which is for unwrought zinc. While wire is made from unwrought zinc, the act of drawing it into a coiled wire format necessitates the move to the 7904.00 classification.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Zinc wire?

The HS code for zinc wire is 7904.00, which covers zinc bars, rods, profiles, and wire.

Does the diameter of the wire change the HS code?

No, as long as the product meets the definition of wire (cold-drawn and in coils), it is classified under 7904.00 regardless of the specific gauge or diameter.