Zirconium Chemical Processing Vessel Scrap from Japan
Demolished fragments from zirconium-lined reaction vessels used in corrosive chemical production, hafnium content under 1:500. HTS 8109.31.00.00 covers this as waste and scrap, not articles, due to heavy corrosion and disassembly.
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
• Submit corrosion analysis and origin certificates to confirm scrap status
• Comply with hazardous waste regs if residues present from chemical exposure