Porous Titanium Preform

Porous titanium preforms are sintered unwrought blocks with controlled porosity, serving as stock for filters and implants before final shaping. HTS 8108.20.00.95 covers this as 'other' unwrought titanium, not yet wrought into profiles or articles. Key for biomedical and filtration industries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China15%+25.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico15%15%
🇨🇦Canada15%15%
🇩🇪Germany15%15%
🇯🇵Japan15%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8108.90Lower: 25% vs 40%

If machined into filter elements

Machined or shaped porous items become 'other articles' under 8108.90.

6909.11Lower: 14.5% vs 40%

If ceramic-bonded porosity

Porous ceramic composites shift to Chapter 69.

9021.90Lower: 10% vs 40%

If sold as orthopedic implant stock

End-use as artificial joints parts may go to Chapter 90 medical appliances.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Porosity specs and sintering process docs needed to prove unwrought status vs finished filters

Biocompatibility certificates for medical end-use; FDA registration may apply pre-import

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