Medical-Grade Titanium Sponge from Mexico
Ultra-pure titanium sponge for implant manufacturing, compliant with ISO 5832-2 standards featuring low cytotoxic elements. HTS 8108.20.0010 covers this unwrought sponge form used to produce biocompatible titanium alloys for prosthetics and surgical devices.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include biocompatibility test results and purity certificates; FDA registration may be required for medical device manufacturers
• Package in inert atmosphere to maintain low bioburden; mislabeling as industrial grade triggers reclassification
• Avoid classifying consolidated sponge (EBM-formed) under this code—use parts headings instead