Zirconium Pigs Nuclear Grade from China
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 — China → United States
16.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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