Zirconium Borings from Japan
Drill borings and chips from zirconium components used in nuclear reactor fabrication. This 'other' waste and scrap under HTS 8109.39.00.00 captures manufacturing residues not fitting specific wrought or unwrought categories. Recyclers melt these for ingot production.
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
• Include origin certificates specifying nuclear-grade zirconium to meet end-use declarations
• Avoid contamination; test for hafnium levels as high hafnium scrap may require separate handling