Zirconium Welding Rods
Zirconium welding rods are pure zirconium rods used for TIG welding in nuclear reactor construction. They are fabricated consumables, not falling under the definitions of bars or rods in Section Note 9(a) because they have been processed for welding use, 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 rods are coated with flux or have a core of flux material
Coated electrodes and rods for soldering or welding are classified in heading 83.11, excluded from Chapter 81.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the rods are not classifiable as bars or rods under Section Note 9(a) by demonstrating they have been cut to length, coated, or otherwise processed for welding
• Provide the intended welding application and any flux coatings
• Ensure the zirconium content and any alloying elements are accurately declared
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 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.
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.