Zirconium Electrical Contacts
Zirconium electrical contacts are rivets and contact points made of zirconium for high-reliability switches. They are fabricated articles of zirconium, not falling under the definitions of bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes or pipes, and are classified as 'Other' articles under tariff item 8109.99.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the contacts are specifically designed as parts of electrical switches
Parts of electrical apparatus of heading 85.36 may be classified in Chapter 85, not Chapter 81.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the contacts are not parts of general use as defined in Section Note 2 (e.g
• screws, bolts, springs) which would be excluded from Chapter 81
• Provide a sample or drawing showing the specialized shape and function
• Ensure the zirconium content meets the definition of 'alloyed' or 'not alloyed' per Chapter 81 supplementary note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 8109.99.00
Zirconium Anode Bars
Zirconium anode bars are solid zirconium products shaped specifically for use as anodes in electroplating baths. They are fabricated articles of zirconium, not falling under the definitions of bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes or pipes in Section Note 9, and are classified as 'Other' articles of zirconium under tariff item 8109.99.00.
Zirconium Cladding Sheets
Zirconium cladding sheets are thin, flat-rolled zirconium products used to clad nuclear fuel rods. They meet the definition of plates, sheets, strip and foil in Section Note 9(d), but are classified as 'Other' articles of zirconium under tariff item 8109.99.00 because they are not specifically provided for elsewhere in heading 8109.
Zirconium Crucibles
Zirconium crucibles are high-purity fabricated containers used for melting reactive metals in laboratory and foundry applications. They are articles of zirconium with specialized shapes and functions, not covered by the definitions of bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes or pipes, and are classified as 'Other' articles under tariff item 8109.99.00.
Zirconium Evaporation Boats
Zirconium evaporation boats are fabricated zirconium containers used for thermal evaporation in thin-film deposition processes. They have specialized shapes and are not covered by the definitions of bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes or pipes, and are classified as 'Other' articles under tariff item 8109.99.00.
Zirconium Fasteners
Zirconium fasteners, including bolts, nuts, and screws, are fabricated articles of zirconium used in offshore oil platforms. They are not parts of general use as defined in Section Note 2 (which excludes articles of heading 73.18), and are classified as 'Other' articles under tariff item 8109.99.00.
Zirconium Getter Alloy Discs
Zirconium getter alloy discs are small discs of zirconium-based material used to absorb residual gases in vacuum tubes and lamps. They are fabricated articles of zirconium, not covered by the definitions of bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes or pipes, and are classified as 'Other' articles under tariff item 8109.99.00.