Chapter 79 - Zinc and articles
14 tariff codes found in this chapter
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7901.11.00.00 | Unwrought zinc. - Zinc, not alloyed: - Containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc | Free |
| 7901.12.00.00 | Unwrought zinc. - Zinc, not alloyed: - Containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc | Free |
| 7901.20.00.00 | Unwrought zinc. - Zinc alloys | Free |
| 7902.00.00.00 | Zinc waste and scrap. | Free |
| 7903.10.00.00 | Zinc dust, powders and flakes. - Zinc dust | Free |
| 7903.90.00.00 | Zinc dust, powders and flakes. - Other | Free |
| 7904.00.00.00 | Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire. | Free |
| 7905.00.00.00 | Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil. | Free |
| 7907.00.30.00 | Other articles of zinc. - For use in Canadian manufactures | Free |
| 7907.00.91.00 | Other articles of zinc. - Other: - Anodes for electroplating | Free |
| 7907.00.92 | Other 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% |
| 7907.00.92.10 | Other 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% |
| 7907.00.92.90 | Other 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) - Other | 3% |
| 7907.00.99.00 | Other articles of zinc. - Other: - Other | 3% |
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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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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