Medical Grade Zirconium Rod
Solid rods of low-hafnium zirconium used for surgical implants and instruments. These rods meet the hafnium specification of less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium, making them classifiable under tariff item 8109.91.00 as other zirconium articles.
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
• Provide documentation proving the hafnium content is below the specified threshold, such as a mill test certificate
• Ensure the rods are not considered parts of general use under Section XV Note 2, which could affect classification
• Check if the rods require Health Canada approval if used in medical devices
Related Products under Tariff item 8109.91.00
Low Hafnium Zirconium Foil
Ultra-thin zirconium foil with a hafnium content below the 1:500 ratio, specifically produced for pharmaceutical vessel linings. This product qualifies under tariff item 8109.91.00 because it is a zirconium article containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight, and it is not classified as waste or scrap.
Zirconium 702 Grade Bar Stock
High-purity zirconium bar stock made from grade 702 alloy, with hafnium content below 1 part per 500 parts zirconium, used in chemical processing equipment. This product falls under tariff item 8109.91.00 due to its low hafnium content and classification as a zirconium article.
Zirconium 702 Seamless Tube
Seamless tubing made from zirconium 702 alloy with hafnium content below 1:500, designed for ultrapure water systems. This product is classified under tariff item 8109.91.00 as a low-hafnium zirconium article, excluding waste and scrap.
Zirconium 705 Powder (Atomized)
Gas-atomized zirconium 705 powder with hafnium content below 1:500, used for additive manufacturing. This product is classified under tariff item 8109.91.00 as a low-hafnium zirconium article, provided it is not considered waste or scrap.
Zirconium Cladding Foil
Foil for explosive cladding on vessels, made from low-hafnium zirconium grade. This product falls under tariff item 8109.91.00 as a zirconium article with hafnium content below 1 part per 500 parts zirconium.
Zirconium Getter Alloy Strip
Getter strips of low-hafnium zirconium alloy used for vacuum tube purification. These strips meet the hafnium specification of less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium and are classified under tariff item 8109.91.00 as other zirconium articles.