Hafnium Scrap from Reactor Manufacturing from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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