Customs tariff code 7902: Zinc waste and scrap
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 7902 covers Zinc waste and scrap. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
7902 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 79. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 7902
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 79ZINC AND ARTICLES THEREOF
- 7902Zinc waste and scrap
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Die Erläuterungen zu Pos. 7204 für die gleichen Erzeugnisse aus Eisen oder Stahl gelten sinngemäß für diese Position. Nicht zu dieser Position gehören: a) Schlacken, Aschen und Rückstände der Zinkherstellung (Pos. 2620). b) Rohblöcke (Ingots) und ähnliche Rohformen, aus eingeschmolzenen Abfällen und Schrott, aus Zink (Pos. 7901).
Unterpositions-Anmerkungen 1. Im Sinne des Kapitels 79 gelten als: a) nicht legiertes Zink: Metall mit einem Zinkgehalt von 97,5 GHT oder mehr (RV F7901A00). b) Zinklegierungen: metallische Stoffe, in denen Zink gegenüber jedem der anderen Elemente gewichtsmäßig vorherrscht, sofern der Gesamtgehalt an diesen anderen Elementen mehr als 2,5 GHT beträgt (RV F7901B00). c) Zinkstaub: Staub, der durch Kondensieren von Zinkdämpfen gewonnen wird und aus kugelförmigen Partikeln besteht, die feiner als beim Pulver sind. Sie müssen mit einem Anteil von 80 GHT oder mehr durch ein Sieb mit einer lichten Maschenweite von 63 μm (Mikron) hindurchgehen und 85 GHT oder mehr metallisches Zink enthalten (RV F7901C00).
1. Zu Abschnitt XV gehören nicht: a) Farben und Tinten, auf der Grundlage von Metallpulver oder Metallflitter, sowie Prägefolien (Positionen 3207 bis 3210, 3212, 3213 oder 3215) (RV C1501A00); b) Cer-Eisen und andere Zündmetall-Legierungen (Position 3606) (RV C1501B00); c) Kopfbedeckungen und Teile davon, aus Metall, der Position 6506 oder 6507 (RV C1501C00); d) Schirmgestelle und andere Waren der Position 6603 (RV C1501D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 71 (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 7902 cover?
Code 7902 covers Zinc waste and scrap. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 7902?
The third-country duty rate for 7902 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 7902?
The first six digits form the HS code: 7902. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 7902 have?
7902 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 7902 sit in the tariff?
7902 sits in this hierarchy: 79 ZINC AND ARTICLES THEREOF. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 7902?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 7902. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 7902 change?
7902 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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