Zirconium Chemical Processing Vessel Scrap
Demolished fragments from zirconium-lined reaction vessels used in corrosive chemical production, with hafnium content under 1:500. The material is heavily corroded and not repairable, classified as waste and scrap under tariff item 8109.31.00.
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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If the vessel fragments are repairable
Articles of zirconium if the fragments can be restored.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clean the fragments of chemical residues before shipping to avoid customs issues
• Provide a certificate of analysis for hafnium content
• Declare as waste and scrap, not as articles, to ensure correct classification
Related Products under Tariff item 8109.31.00
Aerospace Zirconium Alloy Borings
Fine borings collected from drilling zirconium components used in aircraft engines, with hafnium content below the 1:500 ratio by weight. These borings are fragmented and not usable as finished articles, qualifying as waste and scrap under tariff item 8109.31.00.
Lab Equipment Zirconium Scrap
Broken crucibles and boats made of low-hafnium zirconium, discarded from analytical laboratories after use. These items are no longer usable due to breakage and contamination, meeting the definition of waste and scrap under tariff item 8109.31.00.
Low-Hafnium Zirconium Turning Scrap
Machining turnings and chips generated from zirconium alloy aerospace parts, with hafnium content below 1 part per 500 parts zirconium by weight. These fragmented pieces are not usable as articles and are classified as waste and scrap under tariff item 8109.31.00.
Naval Zirconium Propeller Scrap
Scrap from corroded zirconium propeller shafts used in submarines, with low hafnium content meeting the 1:500 ratio. The material is no longer usable due to corrosion and is classified as waste and scrap under tariff item 8109.31.00.
Pharmaceutical Reactor Zirconium Scrap
Cuttings and offcuts from zirconium vessels used in pharmaceutical API synthesis, with hafnium content below the 1:500 ratio. These fabrication waste pieces are not usable as articles and are classified as waste and scrap under tariff item 8109.31.00.
Salt Bath Furnace Liners Scrap
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