U.S. imports of Unwrought Zirconium Powders (NESOI) (HS 810929) totaled $586K in August 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Importers of Unwrought Zirconium Powders (NESOI) paid $27K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 4.75% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Unwrought Zirconium Powders (NESOI) imports of $586K in August 2026 ran 87% above the year-to-date monthly average of $313K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCommercial-grade zirconium powders not meeting the low-hafnium nuclear specification are widely used in refractory ceramics, surface coatings, pyrotechnics, and chemical catalysts. Germany leads US imports under this heading, followed by China and Japan. Unlike the nuclear-grade counterpart, these powders are not subject to the same end-use scrutiny, but importers should still confirm the hafnium content ratio to ensure the material is correctly classified here rather than under the low-hafnium heading 810921.
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The key distinction is the hafnium content: powders with a hafnium-to-zirconium ratio of 1:500 or greater (i.e., relatively higher hafnium) fall under 810929 (8109290000), while those with less than 1 part hafnium per 500 parts zirconium are classified under 810921. Importers should obtain a certified chemical analysis from the supplier to document the ratio and support the classification at entry.
Fine zirconium powder is classified as a flammable solid under international transport regulations (IMDG/IATA), and shipments must be properly declared and packaged in accordance with those rules. At the US port of entry, CBP may coordinate with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) standards for documentation. Importers should ensure the bill of lading and packing declarations accurately reflect the hazard classification.
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 8109
Subheading 810929 · $586K of $7.7M
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.0M of Unwrought Zirconium Powders (NESOI) and exported $789K.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8109290000 | Unwrought Zirconium Powders, NESOI | $562K | 4.75% | 46.61% | $27K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8109290000 | Unwrought Zirconium Powders, NESOI | $15K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Japan together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
51.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 4.75% of imports for consumption.