Lemon keyring: the zinc 7907 versus steel 7326 distinction
A Koton 6SAK71063AA keyring approximately 10 cm long, consisting of a steel ring and hook with zinc lemon, lemon-slice and leaf-shaped decorative elements. Laboratory analysis identified 32.2 g of zinc and 3.5 g of steel.
- GTIP
- 7907.00.00.90.00
- VALID FROM
- 28.08.2026
- SOURCE
- Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade
A Koton 6SAK71063AA keyring approximately 10 cm long, consisting of a steel ring and hook with zinc lemon, lemon-slice and leaf-shaped decorative elements. Laboratory analysis identified 32.2 g of zinc and 3.5 g of steel.
The BTB cites General Rules 1, 3(b) and 6, the explanatory material for headings 73.26 and 79.07, and an Istanbul Customs Laboratory analysis report dated 2 July 2026.
Although the steel ring is necessary for use, the heavier and visually dominant zinc figures give the composite article its essential character. It was therefore classified as another article of zinc under Turkish GTIP 7907.00.00.90.00.
The result may change if the decorative pieces are iron or steel, zinc elements are merely incidental, or the product is essentially a ring-and-hook assembly. Weight, visual dominance, value and functional role must be read together.
A practical General Rule 3(b) example showing that keyrings, bag charms and metal accessories are classified by the material giving essential character rather than by their commercial name alone.