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Titanium Trimmings from Power Plant Tubing

End trimmings and slit edges from titanium tubing for steam generators in nuclear power plants. As clean, unalloyed titanium scrap, these trimmings meet ultra-high purity standards for recycling.

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 trimmings are further processed into usable products

Processed titanium that is not waste and scrap falls under other headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide documentation of the nuclear-grade titanium specification to support the purity claim

• Ensure the trimmings are free from radioactive contamination and obtain any necessary permits for nuclear-related materials

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