Zirconium Reactor Scrap
Decommissioned scraps from zirconium cladding in nuclear fuel rods, categorized as other waste under tariff item 8109.39.00. Low hafnium content makes it prime for reprocessing into fresh cladding, with strict radiological control.
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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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a radiological clearance certificate from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) before import
• Classify as 'other' waste and scrap, not as unwrought metal
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing hafnium content for reprocessing
Related Products under Tariff item 8109.39.00
Zirconium Borings
Zirconium borings and chips generated during the machining of zirconium components for nuclear reactor fabrication. These residues are classified as 'other' waste and scrap under tariff item 8109.39.00, as they are not unwrought metal, powders, or finished articles, and are recovered for material efficiency.
Zirconium Clipping Waste
Sheared clippings from zirconium sheet stock used in heat exchanger production. These clippings are classified as 'other' zirconium waste and scrap under tariff item 8109.39.00, distinct from unwrought metal or finished articles, and are recovered for efficient material reuse.
Zirconium EDM Wire Scrap
Spent wire remnants from electrical discharge machining (EDM) of zirconium molds. These fine wire scraps are classified as 'other' zirconium waste and scrap under tariff item 8109.39.00, supporting tool-and-die recycling due to their high precision grade.
Zirconium Fabrication Dust
Collected dust from sanding and polishing zirconium anodes in electroplating lines. This fine particulate 'other' waste under tariff item 8109.39.00 requires explosion-proof handling and is recycled via acid leaching.
Zirconium Filing Scrap
Fine filings from hand-finishing zirconium tubes for medical implants. As 'other' waste and scrap under tariff item 8109.39.00, this captures small-particle residues from fabrication, with high purity suitable for biomedical recycling.
Zirconium Grinding Swarf
Abrasive-laden swarf from surface grinding zirconium billets for turbine blades. Tariff item 8109.39.00 classifies this contaminated 'other' waste and scrap from precision machining, requiring cleaning before remelt.