Industrial Zirconium Powder 99% Purity
Technical-grade zirconium powder (100-300 micron) for pyrotechnics, welding electrodes, and depilatory agents. It is an unwrought zirconium powder, not alloyed, and falls under tariff item 8109.29.00 as 'Other' unwrought zirconium powders.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is waste or scrap
Waste and scrap zirconium is a separate tariff item.
If the powder is a pyrophoric alloy, such as ferro-cerium
Pyrophoric alloys are excluded from Chapter 81 by Section Note 1(b).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the powder as unwrought zirconium and ensure it is not alloyed (zirconium content at least 99% by weight)
• For pyrotechnic uses, check if the product requires an import permit under the Explosives Act
• Keep records of the powder's particle size distribution to support classification
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