Zirconium Turnings from China
Fine shavings or turnings generated from machining zirconium bars or rods in aerospace manufacturing. Classified under HTS 8109.39.00.00 as zirconium waste and scrap, specifically 'other' forms excluding unwrought zirconium. This scrap material is collected for recycling into new zirconium products.
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
• Verify purity exceeds 99% zirconium content per Chapter 81 notes to avoid reclassification as alloys
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming waste/scrap status; machining origin documentation prevents finished goods disputes