Hafnium Scrap from Reactor Manufacturing from Japan
Waste and scrap hafnium clippings and turnings generated during machining of nuclear control rod components. Falls under HTS 8112.31.00.00 as hafnium waste and scrap.
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 radiation survey reports confirming scrap is below exempt quantities to avoid NRC licensing
• Document origin and chain of custody to prevent classification issues with contaminated scrap
• Sort and segregate by alloy content to maintain pure hafnium scrap status