Zirconium Getter Alloy Discs from China
Small discs of zirconium-based getter material used in vacuum tubes and lamps to absorb residual gases. Classified under HTS 8109.99.00.00 as 'other' zirconium articles, provided zirconium exceeds 99% (per Chapter 81 note exclusion for alloys). Not semi-finished bars/rods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Analyze alloy composition to confirm >99% Zr; alloys shift to Chapter 81
• Include vacuum application end-use statement for CBP review
• Package to prevent oxidation, with certificates for reactivity