U.S. exports of Zirconium and Articles Thereof (NESOI) (HS 810999) totaled $2.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Zirconium and Articles Thereof (NESOI) paid $98K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.72% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCommercial-grade zirconium articles — those not meeting the low-hafnium nuclear specification — encompass a broad range of industrial products including chemical processing vessels, pump components, heat exchangers, and specialty ceramics. France and Canada lead US imports under this heading, with Sweden and Germany also significant sources. The NESOI designation means classification here is residual: importers must confirm the hafnium ratio and product form do not place the goods under a more specific zirconium heading before declaring entry at 8109990000.
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Tubes and pipes of zirconium are specifically provided for within heading 8109 (for zirconium) rather than under the general tube and pipe headings in Chapter 73 or elsewhere, because Chapter 81 covers specific base metals including zirconium. The correct classification depends on the hafnium ratio: nuclear-grade tubes fall under 810991, while commercial-grade tubes fall under 810999 (8109990000). Product-specific mill certifications confirming composition are essential.
Wrought forms (bars, rods, sheet, plate, tubes) are semifinished products that have been mechanically worked but are not yet dedicated to a specific end use, while 'articles' are finished or near-finished products with a defined function. Both categories fall within heading 8109 for commercial-grade zirconium, but the distinction can affect valuation and, in some cases, the applicability of trade remedy measures. When the product sits on the boundary, a CBP binding ruling provides the most reliable guidance.
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$1.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.0M of Zirconium and Articles Thereof (NESOI) and exported $26.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 8109
Subheading 810999 · $2.9M of $28.0M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8109990000 | Zirconium and Articles Thereof, NESOI | $1.1M | 8.72% | 82.09% | $98K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8109990000 | Zirconium and Articles Thereof, NESOI | $2.9M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 93% of it.
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rate provision · imports
17.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.72% of imports for consumption.