Metal Profile

Zinc

24,770CNY/t-0.56%

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

24,770

CNY/t

-0.56%

Domestic Benchmark (Live)

24,770CNY/t

LME International

3,654.63USD/t

-0.56%

CNY/t · Domestic Benchmark

HS Code · Customs Classification

HS Code	Description
7901.11	Unwrought zinc, ≥99.995% Zn (SHG grade)
7901.12	Unwrought zinc, <99.99% Zn (incl. HG grade)
7901.20	Unwrought zinc alloys
7902.00	Zinc 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.

Import Tariff Rates

Refined Zinc (7901.11/12)3%

Zinc Alloy Ingot (7901.20)3%

Zinc Scrap (7902, import prohibited)—

VAT (Import)13%

Import Policy

Refined zinc duty is 3%; quality certificates are required on import. Zinc scrap (HS 7902) is classified as solid waste and has been banned from import since 2021, with no recycled-material standard exemption. 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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