Zirconium Alloy Powder Zr-2.5Nb from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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