HS Code 790200: Zinc; waste and scrap

Q: Is HS code 790200 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 790200 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 790200 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 790200?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 790200.

What is HS Code 790200

HS Code 790200 covers Zinc; waste and scrap. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XV — Base metals and articles of base metal · Chapter 79 — Zinc and articles thereof · Heading 7902 — Zinc; waste and scrap. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 790200 Zinc; waste and scrap Cover?

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 790200

Zinc; waste and scrap

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What HS Codes for Zinc Do Not Cover

Chapter 79 covers zinc and zinc articles. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Zinc ores

Chapter 26

Zinc oxide and chemicals

Chapter 28

Galvanized iron and steel articles (iron predominates)

Chapter 73

Zinc-air batteries

Chapter 85

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Zinc Scrap and Waste HS 790200

United States of America

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Mexico

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Thailand

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 790200?

HS code 790200 covers Zinc; waste and scrap under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 79 (Zinc and articles thereof), Heading 7902, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 790200 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 790200 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 790200?