Zirconium Welding Rod Waste from Japan
Overrun and defective welding rods from nuclear fabricators, low hafnium per HTS 8109.31.00.00. Waste status from quality rejects.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Segregate by diameter to match scrap pricing
• Avoid 8311.10 if coated for welding use