Titanium Boride Powder (TiB2) from Germany
Titanium diboride (TiB2) powder is an ultra-hard ceramic compound used in armor, cutting tools, and cathodes for aluminum smelting. It is classified in HTS 2850.00.07.00 as a boride of titanium, chemically defined and not a carbide. Known for extreme abrasion resistance and high melting point.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit assay reports confirming >95% TiB2 purity; impurities can trigger reclassification reviews
• Package in inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation; declare as UN3077 environmentally hazardous if applicable