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Zirconium Sponge Low-Hafnium Nuclear from China

Kroll process zirconium sponge chunks, hafnium <0.2%, vacuum-distilled for reactor purity. Unwrought porous form under HTS 8109.21.00.00 before pressing/compacting. Standard precursor for Zircaloy fuel cladding.

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

Sponge requires bulk density measurement (<2.5 g/cc) to confirm unwrought status

Declare 'not pressed/compacted' explicitly to avoid 8109.29 powder classification

Zirconium Sponge Low-Hafnium Nuclear from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8109.21.00.00