Zirconium Alloy Powder Zr-2.5Nb from China
Zr-2.5% niobium alloy powder for pressure tube applications in CANDU reactors. Still classified as base zirconium under 8109.29.00.00 since Zr >99% other elements. Meets unwrought powder criteria.
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
• Exact alloy chemistry report required; >1% Nb may trigger 8108 review
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission prior approval often needed
• Label as 'zirconium base' to distinguish from pure forms