Low-Hafnium Zirconium Turning Scrap from Mexico
Machining turnings and chips from zirconium alloy aerospace parts, with hafnium below 1:500 ratio by weight. Falls under HTS 8109.31.00.00 as zirconium waste and scrap, distinct from wrought articles due to fragmented, contaminated state requiring remelting.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide spectrographic analysis proving hafnium compliance to avoid reclassification
• Package in sealed containers to prevent oxidation and contamination during transit
• Declare as scrap only if uncleaned; cleaned turnings may qualify as semi-finished under 8109.90