Heading 8109
HTS code 8109 — Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
- Chapter
- 81 — Other 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 code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8109.21.0000 | Containing 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 |
| 8109.29.0000 | Other (Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Unwrought zirconium; powders) | 4.2% | kg |
| 8109.31.0000 | Containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight (Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Waste and scrap) | Free | kg |
| 8109.39.0000 | Other (Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Waste and scrap) | Free | kg |
| 8109.91.0000 | Containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight (Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Other) | 3.7% | kg |
| 8109.99.0000 | Other (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
- 8101Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
- 8102Molybdenum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
- 8103Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
- 8104Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
- 8105Cobalt mattes and other intermediate products of cobalt metallurgy; cobalt and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
- 8106Bismuth and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
- 8108Titanium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
- 8110Antimony and articles thereof, including waste and scrap