Heading 8109

HTS code 8109Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap

Chapter
81Other base metals
Tariff lines
6
General duty
General duty rates from 3.7% to 4.2%, with 2 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 8109

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
8109.21.0000Containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight (Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Unwrought zirconium; powders)4.2%kg
8109.29.0000Other (Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Unwrought zirconium; powders)4.2%kg
8109.31.0000Containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight (Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Waste and scrap)Freekg
8109.39.0000Other (Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Waste and scrap)Freekg
8109.91.0000Containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight (Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Other)3.7%kg
8109.99.0000Other (Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Other)3.7%kg

Documents required to import under 8109

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 8109?
HTS heading 8109 covers zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. It sits in Chapter 81 (other base metals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8109?
General duty rates from 3.7% to 4.2%, with 2 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8109 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 81