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HSChapter 81
Commercial-grade zirconium scrap — material not meeting the low-hafnium nuclear specification — is recovered from ceramics manufacturing, chemical processing equipment, and industrial applications. The United Kingdom and Canada are the leading US suppliers under this heading, with Brazil also a notable source. Correct classification requires confirming the hafnium ratio places the material outside the nuclear-grade threshold; otherwise, the scrap must be declared under heading 810931.
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Commingling is strongly discouraged because the two grades carry different HTS classifications and potentially different regulatory requirements. If mixed material cannot be segregated and individually certified, the entire lot may need to be classified under the more restrictive nuclear-grade heading, or CBP may require laboratory analysis to determine the applicable classification. Keeping supply chains and documentation separate by grade is the safest practice.
Standard commercial entry documentation applies — commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading — along with a chemical analysis or material certification confirming the hafnium-to-zirconium ratio. If the scrap originates from a nuclear facility, additional radiation clearance documentation may be required. A licensed customs broker familiar with specialty metals can help ensure the entry package is complete.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $87K | +$87K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | -- | -- |
| SWITZERLAND | -- | -- | -- |
| ESTONIA | -- | -- | -- |
| GERMANY | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8109390000 | ZIRCONIUM WASTE AND SCRAP, NESOI | $0 | -- |
ZIRCONIUM WASTE AND SCRAP, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8109390000 | ZIRCONIUM WASTE AND SCRAP, NESOI | $87K |
ZIRCONIUM WASTE AND SCRAP, NESOI
4.4K 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 | -- | $55K | +$55K |
| Michigan | -- | $32K | +$32K |
| North Carolina | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $55K | +$55K |
| DETROIT, MI | -- | $32K | +$32K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | -- | -- |