Titanium Aerogel from China
Titanium aerogel is an ultra-lightweight, porous unwrought titanium material produced via supercritical drying, retaining high surface area for catalysis and insulation. It qualifies under HTS 8108.20.00.95 as 'other' unwrought titanium, not powders or profiles, due to its bulk aerated structure. Used in advanced thermal barriers for space applications.
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include production process documentation to prove it's unwrought and not a finished composite article
• Fragile nature requires specialized packaging; declare value accurately to avoid undervaluation penalties
• Confirm no organic binders, as that could reclassify under plastics chapters