Heading 8109

Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap

6 declarable lines

Heading 8109 covers zirconium metal, zirconium powders, zirconium waste and scrap, and other articles of zirconium. It is split first by form: unwrought zirconium and powders, waste and scrap, and other articles. Within each form, the subheading depends on whether the material contains less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight or is other.

Products in this heading

Zirconium sponge
Zirconium ingots
Zirconium metal powder
Zirconium waste and scrap
Zirconium rods
Zirconium tubes
Zirconium plates and sheets
Zirconium fasteners

How to choose the right subheading

Check the form: unwrought zirconium or powder, waste and scrap, or other article.
Check the hafnium content: less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight, or other.
Use the waste and scrap subheadings only for material sold as scrap, not for finished rods or tubes.
Classify finished zirconium articles that are not unwrought, powder, or scrap in the other subheadings.

Often confused with

Hafnium metal and hafnium articles
Hafnium is named in heading 8112 and is not classified as zirconium even when sold with zirconium products.
Heading 8112
Titanium rods and titanium sheets
Titanium and titanium articles are classified in heading 8108.
Heading 8108
Tantalum metal and tantalum articles
Tantalum and its articles are classified in heading 8103.
Heading 8103
Tungsten heavy alloy parts
Tungsten and tungsten articles are classified in heading 8101.
Heading 8101

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for zirconium waste and scrap?

Zirconium waste and scrap containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight is 8109.31.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Other zirconium waste and scrap is 8109.39.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on zirconium powder?

Zirconium powders containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight are 8109.21.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 4.2%. Other zirconium powders are 8109.29.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 4.2%.

How do I classify zirconium rods?

Zirconium rods are other zirconium articles, not waste and scrap. Use 8109.91.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 3.7% for rods containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight, or 8109.99.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 3.7% for other rods.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.