Australia HS Code

HS Code 79020000: "Zinc waste and scrap (excl. ash and residues from zinc production ""heading 2620"", ingots and other similar unwrought shapes, of remelted waste and scrap, of zinc ""heading 7901"" and waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators)" in Australia

Q: Is HS code 79020000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 79020000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Australia under HS-AU / AHECC and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Australia use to classify HS code 79020000?

Australia classifies products under the Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC; locally Working Tariff), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 79020000 in Australia?

The official source is https://www.abf.gov.au/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 79020000 in Australia

Under Australia's Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (Working Tariff), HS Code 79020000 is classified as "Zinc waste and scrap (excl. ash and residues from zinc production ""heading 2620"", ingots and other similar unwrought shapes, of remelted waste and scrap, of zinc ""heading 7901"" and waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators)". Australia's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 10 digits with national subdivisions. 79020000 belongs to Section XV: Base metals and articles of base metal, Chapter 79: Zinc and articles thereof, Heading 7902: Zinc waste and scrap.

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Classification Path of HS Code 79020000 in Australia

Section XV

Chapters (72-83) Base metals and articles of base metal

Chapter 79

Zinc and articles thereof

HS Code 7902

Zinc waste and scrap

HS Code 79020000

"Zinc waste and scrap (excl. ash and residues from zinc production ""heading 2620"", ingots and other similar unwrought shapes, of remelted waste and scrap, of zinc ""heading 7901"" and waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators)"

Australia Tariff Classification: Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC)

In Australia, HS 79020000 is classified under the Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (Working Tariff) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Australian Customs Tariff Working Pages / AHECC (HS-AU / AHECC)

Local name Working Tariff

Digits 10

Official source https://www.abf.gov.au/

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Related HS Code to Australia Zinc Scrap and Waste (79020000)

HS Code 790111

Unwrought zinc : Zinc, not alloyed : Containing by weight 99,99 % or more of zinc

HS Code 790112

Unwrought zinc : Zinc, not alloyed : Containing by weight less than 99,99 % of zinc

HS Code 790120

Unwrought zinc : Zinc alloys

HS Code 790310

Zinc dust, powders and flakes : Zinc dust

HS Code 790390

Zinc dust, powders and flakes : Other

HS Code 790400

Zinc bars, rods, profiles and wire

HS Code 790500

Zinc plates, sheets, strip and foil

HS Code 790700

79020000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 79020000 in Australia?

HS code 79020000 covers "Zinc waste and scrap (excl. ash and residues from zinc production ""heading 2620"", ingots and other similar unwrought shapes, of remelted waste and scrap, of zinc ""heading 7901"" and waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators)" in Australia. It sits in Chapter 79 (Zinc and articles thereof), Heading 7902 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-AU / AHECC.

Is HS code 79020000 the same across all countries?

What system does Australia use to classify HS code 79020000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 79020000 in Australia?