Zirconium Sponge Low-Hafnium Nuclear from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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