U.S. exports of Zirconium Waste and Scrap (Low Hafnium Grade) (HS 810931) totaled $195K in August 2026.
Zirconium Waste and Scrap (Low Hafnium Grade) imports of $6K in August 2026 ran 27% below the year-to-date monthly average of $8K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataScrap zirconium with a hafnium-to-zirconium ratio below 1:500 by weight represents recoverable nuclear-grade material from fuel fabrication, cladding tube manufacturing, and reactor component machining. Germany and Canada are the primary US suppliers under this heading. Because even scrap from nuclear applications can carry residual radioactivity or be subject to material control and accounting requirements, importers should verify the material's radiation status and any applicable NRC or DOE documentation before arranging entry.
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12 import shipments a month
Suppliers should provide a radiation survey certificate or release document confirming the material meets unconditional release standards (typically expressed in terms of surface contamination and dose rate limits). If the scrap originated from a licensed nuclear facility, the exporting country's nuclear regulatory authority may also require a release authorization. CBP may refer shipments to the NRC or DOE if documentation is incomplete.
For scrap, the original mill or fabrication certification may not fully reflect the composition of mixed or commingled material. CBP can require chemical analysis of the actual imported lot, particularly if the scrap is a blend of turnings or clippings from multiple sources. Importers should request a lot-specific analysis rather than relying solely on the original product specification.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6KYoY · free account
Exports
$195KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $254K of Zirconium Waste and Scrap (Low Hafnium Grade) and exported $6.8M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 8109
Subheading 810931 · $195K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8109310000 | Zr Waste and Scrap Lt 1 Pt Hf to 500 Pts Zr by Wt | $109K | 0.57% | 5.66% | $617 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8109310000 | Zr Waste and Scrap Lt 1 Pt Hf to 500 Pts Zr by Wt | $195K |
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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Belgium and Bahrain together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 0.57% of imports for consumption.