Kroll Process Titanium Sponge from China
Standard titanium sponge produced by the magnesium reduction Kroll process, typically Grade 1-2 purity. Specifically provided for in HTS 8108.20.0010 as unwrought titanium sponge, serving as feedstock for melting and alloying operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide Kroll process documentation proving sponge morphology (not powder); photos of chunk structure help
• Account for 30-40% yield loss in valuation; customs often undervalues sponge shipments
• Hazardous classification possible due to pyrophoric dust—require proper MSDS