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HS HEADING 8109

Zirconium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

In plain English

This category covers zirconium and related items, including waste and scrap. The items are split into unwrought materials, waste and scrap, and other forms not already listed. Each group is further divided based on the ratio of hafnium to zirconium by weight. Some groups contain less than one part hafnium for every five hundred parts zirconium, while others contain at least that amount.

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6-digit subheadings (6)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8109.21

Zirconium; unwrought, powders, containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight

8109.29

Zirconium; unwrought, powders, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight

8109.31

Zirconium; waste and scrap, containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight

8109.39

Zirconium; waste and scrap, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight

8109.91

Zirconium; other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8109, containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight

8109.99

Zirconium; other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8109, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight

Chapter 81 classification notes

Chapter 81 includes conflict minerals (3T — tungsten, tantalum, tin) under Dodd-Frank Section 1502 due-diligence; tantalum-bearing devices need supply-chain documentation.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Cobalt powder (8105) vs. cobalt salts (Chapter 28 inorganic chemistry).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 81

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