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Metal Profile

Zinc

26,455CNY/t-0.28%

Zinc is primarily used for galvanizing steel (about 50% of consumption), brass production, and zinc die casting alloys. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of zinc.

Domestic Benchmark (Live)

26,455CNY/t

Overseas · LME

3,724.50USD/t

-0.28%

Domestic prices are SHFE settlement and include 13% VAT (gold is VAT-exempt, silver is not); LME / COMEX prices exclude VAT, duty and freight. The two are therefore not comparable at the spot FX rate alone.

CNY/t · Domestic Benchmark

HS Code · Customs Classification

HS CodeDescription
7901.11Unwrought zinc, ≥99.995% Zn (SHG grade)
7901.12Unwrought zinc, <99.99% Zn (incl. HG grade)
7901.20Unwrought zinc alloys
7902.00Zinc waste and scrap (solid waste, import prohibited)

The 6-digit code shown is the international HS subheading (WCO standard). Full Chinese customs filings use a 10-digit statistical code — see the Chinese version for the 8-digit national tariff line.

All 5 zinc HS codes with China trade volumes →

Import Tariff Rates

Zinc ores and concentrates2608.000%
Zinc, not alloyed, unwrought, containing by weight ≥ 99.99% of zinc7901.111%provisional (MFN 3%)
Zinc, not alloyed, unwrought, containing by weight < 99.99% of zinc7901.121%provisional (MFN 3%)
Zinc alloys, unwrought7901.201%provisional (MFN 3%)
Zinc waste and scrap7902.00Import banned
VAT (Import)13%

Where a provisional rate exists, it is the rate actually applied. Rates are taken from a third-party tariff database (data as of 2026-08-23), not an official customs notice — confirm against the current Chinese customs tariff before filing.

Import Policy

Unwrought zinc and zinc alloys (HS 7901) have a 3% MFN rate, but the 1% provisional rate is what is actually applied; import VAT is 13%. Zinc waste and scrap (HS 7902) is classified as solid waste and has been banned from import since 2021, with no recycled-material standard exemption. Zinc concentrate (HS 2608) is duty-free and needs only an entry clearance form, no licence; exports carry a 30% duty with no provisional relief. Zinc is widely used for galvanizing steel, a key raw material for the steel industry.

Common Specifications

SHG Zinc (Special High Grade, Zn ≥99.995%)HG Zinc (High Grade, Zn ≥99.95%)Die-cast Zinc Alloy (Zamak 2/3/5)Zinc Alloy ScrapGalvanized Steel Scrap (zinc-bearing steel scrap)

How to Sell Zinc to China

China is the world's largest importer of zinc, accounting for a dominant share of global demand. Chinese buyers — including smelters, refineries, processors, and trading companies — actively seek verified overseas suppliers year-round. Common traded forms include refined zinc, alloy ingots, and recyclable scrap.

To sell zincinto China, your cargo must be correctly classified under the applicable HS codes (listed above) and comply with China's customs inspection requirements. Pricing is typically benchmarked against the SHFE (Shanghai Futures Exchange) spot price or LME, with regional premiums or discounts depending on grade, origin, and logistics.

Guilin Metals operates a curated network of zinc buyers across China — from major industrial hubs in Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Jiangsu to inland smelting regions. Post your zinc supply listing with grade, quantity, and origin, and our team will match you with active buyers and provide indicative prices within 24 hours.

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