Titanium Nitride Powder (TiN)
Titanium nitride powder (TiN) is a refractory ceramic material used for coatings, cutting tools, and wear-resistant parts due to its high hardness. It is a chemically defined nitride of titanium, falling under tariff item 2850.00.00. The product is not a carbide.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product contains carbide phases
Heading 28.50 excludes compounds that are also carbides of heading 28.49.
If the product is used as a pigment
Inorganic pigments of a kind used as luminophores may fall under heading 32.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the product as titanium nitride (TiN) powder
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the nitrogen content and purity
• The CBSA may verify that the product is not a carbide, so keep documentation of the synthesis process
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