Ti-Slag from Plasma Furnace from China
Titanium-enriched slag produced via plasma arc reduction of ilmenite, with >40% titanium content and minimal base metals. Used as basis for titanium chemical compounds, not for Cu/Pb/Zn recovery. Meets precise 2620.99.5000 subheading requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use independent lab certification for %Ti and impurities to prevent duty disputes
• Document non-treatment intent for base metals explicitly in commercial invoice
• Ensure no iron/steel manufacture link to avoid 2618 reclassification