Low Hafnium Zirconium Foil
Ultra-thin zirconium foil with a hafnium content of less than 1 part per 500 parts zirconium by weight. This foil is used as a lining in pharmaceutical vessels due to its corrosion resistance and biocompatibility, and qualifies under tariff item 8109.91.00 as a low-hafnium zirconium article.
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 hafnium content is 1 part or more per 500 parts zirconium
This sibling item covers zirconium articles with higher hafnium content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the foil meets the hafnium-to-zirconium ratio of less than 1:500 by weight; provide a mill test certificate from the supplier
• Classify as a sheet or foil product under Chapter 81, not as a part of machinery (Section XVI)
• Verify if the end-use in pharmaceutical vessels triggers any additional health or safety documentation
Related Products under Tariff item 8109.91.00
Medical Grade Zirconium Rod
Solid rods of low-hafnium zirconium, with hafnium below 1 part per 500 parts zirconium, used for surgical implants and instruments. The rods are biocompatible and corrosion-resistant, falling under tariff item 8109.91.00 as other zirconium articles.
Zirconium 702 Grade Bar Stock
High-purity zirconium bar stock made from grade 702 alloy, with hafnium content less than 1 part per 500 parts zirconium. Used in chemical processing equipment, this bar stock is classified under tariff item 8109.91.00 as a low-hafnium zirconium article.
Zirconium 702 Seamless Tube
Seamless tubing made from zirconium 702 alloy, with hafnium content below 1 part per 500 parts zirconium. Used in ultrapure water systems, this tubing is classified under tariff item 8109.91.00 as a low-hafnium zirconium article.
Zirconium 705 Powder (Atomized)
Gas-atomized zirconium 705 powder with hafnium content below 1 part per 500 parts zirconium, used for additive manufacturing. This powder is classified under tariff item 8109.91.00 as a low-hafnium zirconium article, not as an unwrought product.
Zirconium Cladding Foil
Foil made of low-hafnium zirconium, with hafnium below 1 part per 500 parts zirconium, used for explosive cladding on vessels. This foil is classified under tariff item 8109.91.00 as a low-hafnium zirconium article.
Zirconium Getter Alloy Strip
Getter strips made of low-hafnium zirconium alloy, with hafnium below 1 part per 500 parts zirconium, used for vacuum tube purification. These strips are classified under tariff item 8109.91.00 as low-hafnium zirconium articles.