HS-4 · Heading
8109 — Zirconium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap
Chapter 81: Other base metals
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.
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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)
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 8109 used for?
- How to classify zirconium waste?
- What are the HS-6 codes for zirconium?
- How to determine hafnium content in zirconium?
- What are the import duties for zirconium articles?
- Can zirconium scrap be classified under HS-4 8109?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify unwrought zirconium powders
- differences between zirconium waste and scrap codes
- importing zirconium with hafnium content
- requirements for exporting zirconium articles
- understanding HS-4 8109 for zirconium
- zirconium scrap classification for customs
- how to choose the right HS-6 for zirconium
- zirconium articles and hafnium content regulations
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- 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.
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HS-6 subheadings (6)
- 810921Zirconium; unwrought, powders, containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight
- 810929Zirconium; unwrought, powders, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight
- 810931Zirconium; waste and scrap, containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight
- 810939Zirconium; waste and scrap, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight
- 810991Zirconium; other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8109, containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight
- 810999Zirconium; other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8109, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight