HTS Code · Chapter 81 · Updated Nov 9, 2026

8109.29.00.00Unwrought zirconium

Also written 8109290000 and 8109.29.0000

HTS Code 8109.29.00.00 covers any article best defined as Base Metals and Articles of Base MetalOther base metals; cermets; articles thereofZirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap:Unwrought zirconium; powders:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from China pay 16.7% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8109.29.00.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 14.2% to 16.7%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8109.29.00.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 16.7%; $1,670.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 17.17%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $11,717.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty4.2%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 8109.29.00.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 4.2%
Special Rate of Duty: Free; A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 25%
Units of Quantity: kg

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China16.7%
Mexico14.2%
Canada14.2%
Vietnam16.7%
Germany10%

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Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8109.29.00.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $2M of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00), down 6% on 2024, mostly from Germany (84%), Japan (7%) and France (5%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
Germany	$2M	84%	9%	10%
Japan	$170K	7%	20%	12.5%
France	$104K	5%	9%	10%
China	$91K	4%	4%	16.7%
Costa Rica	$6K	0%	New	16.7%12.5% with DR-CAFTA
South Korea	$5K	0%	150%	12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Tariffs by country · Nov 9, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8109.29.00.00 by Country of Origin

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from China pay 16.7% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China

16.7%

Base rate plus 1 additional tariff

Lowest total duty

10%

From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	16.7%
Mexico	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	14.2%0% with USMCA
Canada	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	14.2%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	16.7%
Germany	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.8%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor8.3%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor8.3%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.8%9903.05.76	10%
India	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	14.2%
Ireland	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.8%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.8%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor8.3%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	16.7%
Malaysia	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	14.2%
United Kingdom	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	14.2%
France	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5.8%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	14.2%
Brazil	4.2%	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	41.7%
Bangladesh	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	14.2%
Cambodia	4.2%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	14.2%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from China pay 16.7% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Mexico pay 14.2% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Canada pay 14.2% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Vietnam pay 16.7% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.8%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.3%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.3%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.8%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from India pay 14.2% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.8%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.8%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.3%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Thailand pay 16.7% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Malaysia pay 14.2% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from United Kingdom pay 14.2% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.8%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Indonesia pay 14.2% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Brazil pay 41.7% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Bangladesh pay 14.2% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Cambodia pay 14.2% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Nov 9, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Legal notes

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Section 15 NotesBase Metals and Articles of Base Metal Chapter 81 NotesOther base metals; cermets; articles thereof

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What does HTS code 8109.29.00.00 cover?

HTS code 8109.29.00.00 covers unwrought zirconium (Other), classified under Chapter 81 (Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4.2%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8109.29.00.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8109.29.00.00 is 4.2%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from China?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from China pay 16.7% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Vietnam pay 16.7% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Mexico?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of unwrought zirconium (HTS 8109.29.00.00) from Mexico pay 14.2% in duties: the 4.2% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 8109.29.00.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $2M of unwrought zirconium under HTS 8109.29.00.00, mostly from Germany (84%), Japan (7%) and France (5%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8109.29.00.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8109.29.00.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.

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