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U.S. imports of zirconium and articles thereof (nesoi) (HS 810999) totaled $1.7M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Zirconium and Articles Thereof (NESOI) paid $220K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $1.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Zirconium and Articles Thereof (NESOI) imports of $1.7M in April 2026 ran 39% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: April 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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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $210K | $1.1M | +$906K |
| FRANCE | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| CHINA | $87K | -- | -$87K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $46K | +$46K |
| BELGIUM | $43K | -- | -$43K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8109990000 | ZIRCONIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF, NESOI | $1.7M | 15.17% | $220K |
ZIRCONIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8109990000 | ZIRCONIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF, NESOI | $1.3M |
ZIRCONIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF, NESOI
9.6K kg
COBALT, UNWROUGHT, PWDRS, MATTES ETC
HS 810520
TITANIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF NESOI
HS 810890
CERMETS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, INC WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 811300
TUNGSTEN WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 810197
UNWROUGHT TITANIUM; POWDERS
HS 810820
GA, HF, INDIUM, NIOBIUM, RHENIUM & ARTI,WAST/SCRP
HS 811292
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| Oregon | -- | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
| North Carolina | $210K | -- | -$210K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.3M | $6K | -$1.3M |
| NIGHTHAWK, WA | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | $210K | -- | -$210K |