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Medical-Grade Titanium Sponge

Ultra-pure titanium sponge for implant manufacturing, compliant with ISO 5832-2 standards and featuring low cytotoxic elements. It is unwrought titanium sponge under 8108.20.00, used to produce biocompatible alloys.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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8108.90.00Same rate: Free

If the sponge is alloyed

Alloyed titanium sponge is other articles.

8108.30.00Same rate: Free

If the sponge is contaminated

Waste and scrap applies.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the sponge meets ISO 5832-2 and is unalloyed

• Provide biocompatibility documentation to CBSA

• Note that medical devices may require Health Canada approval, but the sponge itself is just raw material

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Beta titanium billets (unwrought) are stabilized alloy unwrought forms (e.g., Ti-3Al-8V-6Cr-4Mo-4Zr) cast but not hot-worked, for aerospace forgings. They are classified under tariff item 8108.20.00 as unwrought titanium, with titanium as the dominant base metal.

Commercially Pure Titanium Ingots CP-2

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