Hafnium Turning Waste from Mexico
Machining turnings and swarf from hafnium rod production for superalloys. Included in HTS 8112.31.00.00 as unwrought waste and scrap of hafnium.
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
• Use vacuum packaging to preserve turnings from atmospheric contamination
• Conduct elemental analysis to ensure hafnium content dominates over other metals
• Check for dual-use export license requirements under Commerce Control List