Reactor-Grade Titanium Sponge from China
High-purity sponge for nuclear reactor components, featuring ultra-low hydrogen and carbon levels. HTS 8108.20.0010 applies to this unwrought titanium sponge used in zirconium alloy cladding production.
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
• Nuclear regulatory commission approvals often needed; include isotope analysis certificates
• Special clean room packaging mandatory; contamination voids reactor-grade status
• ITAR restrictions common—verify end-user statements prevent defense article misclassification