Zirconium Pigs Nuclear Grade from Canada
Cast zirconium pigs with hafnium <0.2% (1:500 ratio), weighing 25-50kg each, produced via Kroll process for remelting. Unwrought form under HTS 8109.21.00.00 due to low hafnium for reactor cladding. Primary material for fuel rods and control elements.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Nuclear end-use requires NRC/DOE compliance letters beyond standard HTS docs
• Specify vacuum arc remelt compatibility in specs to justify low-hafnium classification