Zirconium Alloy Powder Zr-2.5Nb from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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