What is the difference between HS-6 810921 and HS-6 810929?

HS-6 810921 covers unwrought zirconium powders with less than 1 part hafnium, while HS-6 810929 is for those containing at least 1 part hafnium.

How do I classify zirconium waste?

Zirconium waste can be classified under HS-6 810931 if it contains less than 1 part hafnium, or HS-6 810939 if it contains at least 1 part hafnium.

What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 codes?

n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified' and is used for zirconium articles that do not fit into the specific unwrought or scrap categories.

Are there specific import duties for zirconium?

Import duties for zirconium articles depend on the specific HS-6 subheading and the country of origin. Check with your customs broker for accurate rates.

How can I determine the hafnium content in zirconium?

Hafnium content in zirconium can be determined through laboratory analysis. Ensure your supplier provides this information for proper classification.

Can I use HS-4 8109 for all zirconium products?

No, HS-4 8109 specifically covers zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. Ensure you select the correct HS-6 subheading based on the product type and hafnium content.

HS-4 8109: Zirconium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8109 when importing or exporting zirconium and its articles, including waste and scrap. For example, if you're shipping unwrought zirconium powder with less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium, this code applies.

When deciding between the HS-6 lines, note that 810921 covers unwrought zirconium powders with less than 1 part hafnium, while 810929 applies to those with at least 1 part hafnium. This distinction is crucial for compliance and accurate duty assessments.

For scrap materials, 810931 is for zirconium waste containing less than 1 part hafnium, whereas 810939 is for scrap with at least 1 part hafnium. Ensure you analyze your material's hafnium content to select the correct subheading.

The line 810991 captures other zirconium forms not classified as unwrought, containing less than 1 part hafnium, while 810999 is for those with a higher hafnium content. This classification is important for products that don't fit neatly into the unwrought or scrap categories.

Keywords & topics

Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.

zirconium import code · zirconium waste classification · zirconium scrap HS code · unwrought zirconium powder · zirconium hafnium content · HS-4 8109 details · zirconium articles import · zirconium export requirements · zirconium HS-6 subheadings · zirconium classification rules

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Unwrought zirconium powder with less than 1 part hafnium (HS-6 810921)
Unwrought zirconium powder with at least 1 part hafnium (HS-6 810929)
Zirconium waste and scrap with less than 1 part hafnium (HS-6 810931)
Zirconium waste and scrap with at least 1 part hafnium (HS-6 810939)
Other zirconium articles not classified as unwrought, containing less than 1 part hafnium (HS-6 810991)
Other zirconium articles not classified as unwrought, containing at least 1 part hafnium (HS-6 810999)