HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8109.39 – Zirconium; waste and scrap, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight
HS code 8109.39 is the 6-digit subheading for zirconium, waste and scrap, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight. It is used for industrial zirconium turnings, high-hafnium zirconium swarf, zirconium alloy scrap (high hafnium) and zirconium plate offcuts (high hafnium).
What HS 8109.39 covers
This HS code encompasses waste and scrap zirconium materials that contain a higher proportion of hafnium, specifically not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium. This type of scrap is typically generated from non-nuclear industrial applications of zirconium, such as in chemical processing equipment, specialty alloys, or refractory materials. While still valuable for recycling, its end-use is generally for industrial-grade zirconium products rather than nuclear-grade, due to the hafnium content. The trade in this scrap supports the circular economy for zirconium, reducing the need for primary extraction and processing. Importers are often metal recyclers or secondary producers who can process and re-melt this material for various industrial applications. Exporters are manufacturers using zirconium in their processes.
- Covers
- Industrial zirconium turnings
- High-hafnium zirconium swarf
- Zirconium alloy scrap (high hafnium)
- Zirconium plate offcuts (high hafnium)
- Examples
- Zirconium crucible scrap
- Zirconium pump component waste
- Zirconium welding rod remnants
Codes often confused with 8109.39
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 810931 by its higher hafnium content, and from other zirconium forms by being specifically waste and scrap, not primary or semi-finished products.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 810939, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 810939 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 44% of world imports. The United Kingdom reports $131M of its chapter 81 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $1.8M 56% of world exports
- 2 Canada $294K 9.3% of world exports
- 3 Japan $243K 7.7% of world exports
The United Kingdom reports $131M of its chapter 81 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $3.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $1.9M 44% of world imports
- 2 Canada $837K 19% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $357K 8.1% of world imports
World total: $4.4M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8109.39
Brazil does not split HS 8109.39: its NCM code is 8109.39.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 81.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8109.39
What is HS code 810939?
HS code 810939 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Zirconium; waste and scrap, containing not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium by weight. This HS code encompasses waste and scrap zirconium materials that contain a higher proportion of hafnium, specifically not less than 1 part hafnium to 500 parts zirconium. This type of scrap is typically generated from non-nuclear industrial applications of zirconium, such as in chemical processing equipment, specialty alloys, or refractory materials. While still valuable for recycling, its end-use is generally for industrial-grade zirconium products rather than nuclear-grade, due to the hafnium content. The trade in this scrap supports the circular economy for zirconium, reducing the need for primary extraction and processing. Importers are often metal recyclers or secondary producers who can process and re-melt this material for various industrial applications. Exporters are manufacturers using zirconium in their processes.
What products fall under HS code 810939?
Industrial zirconium turnings, High-hafnium zirconium swarf, Zirconium alloy scrap (high hafnium), Zirconium plate offcuts (high hafnium)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810939?
This code is differentiated from 810931 by its higher hafnium content, and from other zirconium forms by being specifically waste and scrap, not primary or semi-finished products.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 810939?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 810939 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.8M, 56% of world exports), Canada ($294K) and Japan ($243K). World exports came to about $3.2M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). The United Kingdom reports $131M of its chapter 81 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 810939?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 810939 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($1.9M, 44% of world imports), Canada ($837K) and the United Kingdom ($357K). World imports came to about $4.4M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 810939 structured?
HS code 810939 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 810939?
In Brazil, HS code 810939 is NCM 8109.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.