Damaged Zirconium Billets from China
Zirconium billets with surface defects from scrap remelt, requiring remelting for nuclear applications. HTS 9817.00.90.80 applies to defective unwrought zirconium for remanufacture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Nuclear material handling protocols and certifications required,Hafnium content analysis to verify material specifications,Secure transport containers mandatory for zirconium scrap