Defective Zirconium Ingots from Japan
Zirconium ingots from scrap remelt containing hydrogen pickup and surface defects, unsuitable for nuclear or chemical applications without remelting. Classified HTS 9817.00.90 as defective unwrought zirconium requiring complete remanufacture for metal recovery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Hydrogen embrittlement test results documenting commercial unfitness
• Supplier process descriptions confirming scrap remelt without purification
• Special handling for nuclear-grade scrap documentation requirements