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Zirconium Sponge Low-Hafnium Nuclear from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

14.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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 Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8109.21.00.00