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Chapter 79 - Zinc and articles

14 tariff codes found in this chapter

HS CodeDescriptionMFN Rate
7901.11.00.00Unwrought zinc. - Zinc, not alloyed: - Containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincFree
7901.12.00.00Unwrought zinc. - Zinc, not alloyed: - Containing by weight less than 99.99% of zincFree
7901.20.00.00Unwrought zinc. - Zinc alloysFree
7902.00.00.00Zinc waste and scrap.Free
7903.10.00.00Zinc dust, powders and flakes. - Zinc dustFree
7903.90.00.00Zinc dust, powders and flakes. - OtherFree
7904.00.00.00Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire.Free
7905.00.00.00Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil.Free
7907.00.30.00Other articles of zinc. - For use in Canadian manufacturesFree
7907.00.91.00Other articles of zinc. - Other: - Anodes for electroplatingFree
7907.00.92Other articles of zinc. - Other: - Discs or slugs, containing by weight 90% or more of zinc; Gutters, roof capping, skylight frames and other fabricated building components; Zinc tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example couplings, elbows, sleeves)3%
7907.00.92.10Other articles of zinc. - Other: - Discs or slugs, containing by weight 90% or more of zinc; Gutters, roof capping, skylight frames and other fabricated building components; Zinc tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example couplings, elbows, sleeves) - Zinc tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example, couplings, elbows, sleeves)3%
7907.00.92.90Other articles of zinc. - Other: - Discs or slugs, containing by weight 90% or more of zinc; Gutters, roof capping, skylight frames and other fabricated building components; Zinc tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings (for example couplings, elbows, sleeves) - Other3%
7907.00.99.00Other articles of zinc. - Other: - Other3%

About HS Chapter 79

Chapter 79 of the Canadian customs tariff covers zinc and articles. TariffCalc lists 14 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 3.0% (average 0.9%).

10 of 14 items (71%) are duty-free under MFN. Importers from countries with Canadian free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CCFTA, CKFTA, and others) can often import at 0% when rules of origin are met.

Example calculation

Value for duty (CAD)$10,000
MFN duty (0.9%)$86
GST 5%$504
Total landed (before freight)$10,590

Simplified illustrative calculation. Provincial taxes (HST/PST/QST) and surtaxes not included.

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Frequently asked questions

What is HS Chapter 79 in the Canadian customs tariff?

Chapter 79 covers zinc and articles. It contains 14 10-digit tariff items in the TariffCalc database, with MFN duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 3.0%.

What is the typical duty rate for Chapter 79 imports?

The average MFN rate across Chapter 79 is 0.9%. The majority of items (71%) are duty-free (0%) under MFN. Free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP) may reduce the rate to 0% for qualifying goods.

Do free trade agreements apply?

Yes. Most items in this chapter qualify for preferential rates under CUSMA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU, UK), CPTPP (Japan, Vietnam, etc.), and other Canadian FTAs. See each tariff item’s detail page for the full rate-by-agreement breakdown.

How do I calculate import duties?

For a CAD $10,000 shipment in this chapter at the average MFN rate (0.9%), duties would be approximately $86, plus 5% GST ($504), for a total of $10,590 before freight. Use the TariffCalc calculator for a precise calculation by tariff item, country of origin, and province.

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