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HTS Code · Chapter 81 · Updated Nov 9, 2026

8109.99.00.00Zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap

Also written 8109990000 and 8109.99.0000

HTS Code 8109.99.00.00 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:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from China pay 41.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8109.99.00.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 38.7% to 41.2%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8109.99.00.00

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

China
Total duty
41.2%
$4,120.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
41.67%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,167.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty3.7%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

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Base Duty Rates for 8109.99.00.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
3.7%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
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Column 2 (Non-NTR)
45%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China41.2%
  • Mexico13.7%
  • Canada13.7%
  • Vietnam16.2%
  • Germany10%

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8109.99.00.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $21M of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00), down 9% on 2024, mostly from France (70%), Canada (18%) and Germany (4%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
France$15M70%9%10%
Canada$4M18%36%13.7%0% with USMCA
Germany$796K4%21%10%
Sweden$604K3%243%10%
China$502K2%69%41.2%
Belgium$350K2%9%10%
Estonia$98K0%36%10%
South Korea$51K0%61%12.5%
India$32K0%71%13.7%
Japan$28K0%97%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 8109.99.00.00 by Country of Origin

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from China pay 41.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and 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
41.2%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
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 originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China3.7%41.2%
Mexico3.7%13.7%0% with USMCA
Canada3.7%13.7%0% with USMCA
Vietnam3.7%16.2%
Germany3.7%10%
Japan3.7%12.5%
South Korea3.7%12.5%
Taiwan3.7%10%
India3.7%13.7%
Ireland3.7%10%
Italy3.7%10%
Switzerland3.7%12.5%
Thailand3.7%16.2%
Malaysia3.7%13.7%
United Kingdom3.7%13.7%
France3.7%10%
Indonesia3.7%13.7%
Brazil3.7%41.2%
Bangladesh3.7%13.7%
Cambodia3.7%13.7%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from China pay 41.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Mexico pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Canada pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Vietnam pay 16.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.3%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.8%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.8%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.3%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from India pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.3%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.3%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.8%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Thailand pay 16.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Malaysia pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from United Kingdom pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.3%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Indonesia pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Brazil pay 41.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Bangladesh pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Cambodia pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% 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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What does HTS code 8109.99.00.00 cover?

HTS code 8109.99.00.00 covers zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (Other), classified under Chapter 81 (Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 3.7%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8109.99.00.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8109.99.00.00 is 3.7%. 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 45%. 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 zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from China?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from China pay 41.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Vietnam pay 16.2% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Mexico?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap (HTS 8109.99.00.00) from Mexico pay 13.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 8109.99.00.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $21M of zirconium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap under HTS 8109.99.00.00, mostly from France (70%), Canada (18%) and Germany (4%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8109.99.00.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8109.99.00.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.

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