HTS 7901.12.50.00: Containing by weight less than 99.99 percent of zinc: Other
Chapter 79, Zinc and articles thereof. Subheading 7901.12: Containing by weight less than 99.99 percent of zinc. The general (column 1) duty is 1.5%. On a $10,000.00 ocean shipment priced on Oct 27, 2026, total duty runs from 1.5% (Mexico) to 26.5% (China) across the 15 largest US import origins once Chapter 99 measures are added.
Effective duty by country of origin
Example: $10,000.00 shipment ($10,000.00 customs value, ocean, entered Oct 27, 2026, no preference claimed). Open a row for every layer applied and every layer considered and not applied, with the source behind each; layers with the same outcome for most origins are listed once below the table. Customs fees (MPF, HMF) are not duty and are in the calculator below.
China CN26.5%
- AppliedSection 301 (China)9903.91.01
Product of China listed under heading 9903.91.01 (2024 four-year review, U.S. note 31(b), 25%). The highest rate in effect is charged: 25%.
Source: HTSUS 9903.91.01; HTSUS Chapter 99 U.S. notes 20 and 31 (2026HTSRev21)
25%$2,500.00
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.31 (12.5% for China) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.31; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
12.5% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 5 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Mexico MX1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.55 (10% for Mexico) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.55; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged - DependsUSMCA preference
Not claimed in this estimate. FTA opportunity: claim USMCA origin to save $150.00. Origin MX qualifies for the 0.00% preferential rate vs. 1.50% MFN. Verify origin rules and certificate.
Source: CBP USMCA guidance
0
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Canada CA1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.29 (10% for Canada) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.29; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged - Not appliedSection 338 (Canada)
This code is not listed in U.S. note 51(b) (headings 9903.03.12 to 9903.03.14).
Source: Proclamations 11046 to 11048 (Section 338 Canada), start moved to Aug 22 2026 by Proclamation 11056
0 - DependsUSMCA preference
Not claimed in this estimate. FTA opportunity: claim USMCA origin to save $150.00. Origin CA qualifies for the 0.00% preferential rate vs. 1.50% MFN. Verify origin rules and certificate.
Source: CBP USMCA guidance
0
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 5 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Vietnam VN1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.84 (12.5% for Vietnam) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.84; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
12.5% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
India IN1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.44 (10% for India) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.44; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Germany DE1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.39 (8.5% for Germany) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.39; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
8.5% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Japan JP1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.49 (11% for Japan) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.49; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
11% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
South Korea KR1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.71 (11% for South Korea) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.71; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
11% not charged - DependsKORUS preference
Not claimed in this estimate. FTA opportunity: claim KORUS origin to save $150.00. Origin KR qualifies for the 0.00% preferential rate vs. 1.50% MFN. Verify origin rules and certificate.
0
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Taiwan TW1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.76 (8.5% for Taiwan) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.76; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
8.5% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Thailand TH1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.77 (12.5% for Thailand) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.77; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
12.5% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
United Kingdom GB1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.81 (10% for United Kingdom) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.81; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Italy IT1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.39 (8.5% for Italy) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.39; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
8.5% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Malaysia MY1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.54 (10% for Malaysia) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.54; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Indonesia ID1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.45 (10% for Indonesia) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.45; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
10% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Brazil BR1.5%
- ExemptSection 301 forced-labor duty9903.05.86
Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.27 (12.5% for Brazil) is therefore not charged.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.86; HTSUS 9903.05.27; Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties); CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
12.5% not charged - ExemptSection 301 (Brazil)9903.05.03
Listed in U.S. note 50(a)(ii) (heading 9903.05.03): exempt from the Section 301 Brazil duty.
Source: HTSUS 9903.05.01 and U.S. note 50; Federal Register 2026-14542 (Section 301 action on Brazil)
25% not charged
Column 1 duty (MFN) 1.5% applied; 6 more layers considered, not applied. Same as most origins, listed below.
Layers with the same outcome for most origins
Each layer below was applied or considered for the origins named under it, with the same result and reason for each.
- AppliedColumn 1 duty (MFN)
General (column 1) rate of HTSUS 7901.12.50.00: 1.5% of customs value.
Source: HTSUS 7901.12.50.00
Same for all 15 origins.
1.5%$150.00 - Not appliedSection 232 (national security)
This code is not on the Section 232 lists in HTSUS Chapter 99 (metals, autos and parts, trucks, wood, semiconductors; U.S. notes 16, 33 and 37 to 39).
Source: USITC HTSUS Chapter 99 (2026HTSRev21)
Same for all 15 origins.
0 - Not appliedSection 122 surcharge9903.03.01
Expired on 2026-07-24 at the 150-day statutory limit; the Section 301 forced-labor duty replaced it.
Source: HTSUS 9903.03.01
Same for all 15 origins.
0 - Not appliedSection 232 pharmaceuticals
Not one of the pharmaceutical provisions listed in U.S. note 40(c).
Source: USITC HTSUS Chapter 99 (2026HTSRev21)
Same for all 15 origins.
0 - Not appliedSection 338 (Canada)
Applies only to products of Canada.
Source: Proclamations 11046 to 11048 (Section 338 Canada), start moved to Aug 22 2026 by Proclamation 11056
Same for 14 of 15 origins (all except Canada).
0 - Not appliedAntidumping / countervailing duty
No antidumping or countervailing duty order in our data lists this code for this country of origin. Order scope follows the written product description, so check it for your goods.
Source: CBP antidumping and countervailing duties
Same for all 15 origins.
0 - Not appliedSection 301 (China)
Listed under 9903.91.01, but Section 301 China duties apply only to products of China.
Source: HTSUS Chapter 99 U.S. notes 20 and 31 (2026HTSRev21)
Same for 14 of 15 origins (all except China).
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Related HTS codes
Other lines in heading 7901
- 7901.12.10.00 Casting-grade zinc (3%)
- 7901.11.00.00 Containing by weight 99.99 percent or more of zinc (1.5%)
- 7901.20.00.00 Zinc alloys (3%)
CBP rulings for 7901.12.50
No CROSS ruling in our corpus cites this tariff line yet.
Questions about HTS 7901.12.50.00
What is the US import duty rate for HTS 7901.12.50.00?
The general (column 1) rate is 1.5%. With Chapter 99 duties added, the effective duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment ranges from 1.5% (Mexico) to 26.5% (China) across the 15 origins priced here on Oct 27, 2026.
Does Section 301 apply to HTS 7901.12.50.00 from China?
Yes. Product of China listed under heading 9903.91.01 (2024 four-year review, U.S. note 31(b), 25%). The highest rate in effect is charged: 25%.
Is HTS 7901.12.50.00 subject to the Section 301 forced-labor duty?
No. Listed in U.S. note 52(b) (heading 9903.05.86): exempt from the forced-labor duty for all economies. Heading 9903.05.31 (12.5% for China) is therefore not charged.
Is HTS 7901.12.50.00 covered by Section 232?
No. This code is not on the Section 232 lists in HTSUS Chapter 99 (metals, autos and parts, trucks, wood, semiconductors; U.S. notes 16, 33 and 37 to 39).
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Sources and method
Each origin is priced by the same rate resolver and engine as the LandedFees calculator, from the USITC HTS 2026 Rev. 21 and the HTSUS Chapter 99 notes, on Oct 27, 2026. AD/CVD uses the all-others cash deposit rate. Estimates for planning, not a binding ruling or legal advice; confirm with your customs broker before filing.
- HTSUS 7901.12.50.00
- USITC HTSUS Chapter 99 (2026HTSRev21)
- HTSUS 9903.03.01
- HTSUS 9903.05.86
- HTSUS 9903.05.31
- Federal Register 2026-15181 (Section 301 forced-labor duties)
- CBP forced-labor HTS list (CSMS attachment)
- HTSUS 9903.91.01
- HTSUS Chapter 99 U.S. notes 20 and 31 (2026HTSRev21)
- Proclamations 11046 to 11048 (Section 338 Canada), start moved to Aug 22 2026 by Proclamation 11056
- CBP antidumping and countervailing duties
- HTSUS 9903.05.55
- CBP USMCA guidance
- HTSUS 9903.05.29
- HTSUS 9903.05.84
- HTSUS 9903.05.44
- HTSUS 9903.05.39
- HTSUS 9903.05.49
- HTSUS 9903.05.71
- HTSUS 7901.12.50.00 special rates
- HTSUS 9903.05.76
- HTSUS 9903.05.77
- HTSUS 9903.05.81
- HTSUS 9903.05.54
- HTSUS 9903.05.45
- HTSUS 9903.05.27
- HTSUS 9903.05.01 and U.S. note 50
- Federal Register 2026-14542 (Section 301 action on Brazil)
- CBP Dec. 26-14 (91 FR 48398, Jul 31, 2026, FR Doc. 2026-15530), 19 CFR 24.23
