Zirconium; waste and scrap, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight

HS v2022 Code: 810939

About zirconium; waste and scrap, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight

HS code 810939 covers the trade of zirconium waste and scrap containing a specific ratio of hafnium to zirconium. Zirconium is a highly versatile metal with a wide range of industrial applications, from nuclear reactors to medical devices. The trade of zirconium waste and scrap is an important part of the broader zirconium industry, facilitating the recycling and reuse of this valuable material.

Production process

Zirconium waste and scrap is typically generated as a byproduct of various manufacturing processes that utilize zirconium. This includes the production of zirconium metal, zirconium alloys, and zirconium-containing ceramics and other materials. The waste and scrap is then collected, sorted, and processed to remove impurities and ensure the required hafnium-to-zirconium ratio is met, before being sold on the global market.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the zirconium waste and scrap industry include the collection and processing infrastructure, such as sorting facilities and equipment for purification and refinement. Additionally, the industry relies on a steady supply of zirconium-containing waste and scrap from various manufacturing sectors, including the 840110 Nuclear reactors and 902121 Artificial joints industries.

Production outputs

The primary output of the zirconium waste and scrap industry is refined zirconium material that meets the specific requirements outlined in HS code 810939. This material can then be used as a feedstock for the production of new zirconium-based products, such as 810930 Zirconium, unwrought, 810940 Zirconium, waste and scrap, and 810990 Zirconium, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8109.

Revisions to 810939

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 810939. The most recent 1 version of this code (810939) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 810939.

Older versions

Family tree for zirconium; waste and scrap, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/81'>81: Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8109'>8109: Zirconium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810939'>810939: Zirconium; waste and scrap, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810921'>810921: Zirconium; unwrought, powders, containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810929'>810929: Zirconium; unwrought, powders, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810931'>810931: Zirconium; waste and scrap, containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810991'>810991: Zirconium; other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8109, containing less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810999'>810999: Zirconium; other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8109, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight</a>"]

    

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