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Reactor-Grade Zirconium Billets

Semi-finished zirconium billets, hafnium content 0.018% max (<1:500), diameter 8-12 inches for forging into tubesheets. HTS 8109.21.00.00 as unwrought since not hot/cold worked. Critical for pressurized water reactors (PWR).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8109.31.00.00Higher: 35% vs 14.2%

If after hot-rolling or extrusion into bars/rods

Any hot/cold working moves from unwrought to 'bars and rods' category.

2620.99.50.00Higher: 25% vs 14.2%

If as slag/ash from zirconium production containing >50% ZrO2

Mineral residues classified as slags under Chapter 26.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include ultrasonic flaw detection reports proving billet integrity for nuclear acceptance

Declare exact cross-section dimensions to distinguish from wrought bars (8109.31)

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