Zirconium Machining Scrap from China
Mixed clippings, turnings, and filings from CNC machining of zirconium alloy parts for chemical processing equipment. HTS 8109.39.00.00 covers this 'other' category of zirconium waste and scrap from industrial fabrication. Ideal for remelting in secondary production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit detailed assay reports showing zirconium >99% to comply with alloy definitions
• Declare as scrap only if unusable as-is; finished shapes risk 8109.90 reclassification