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%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
• 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