Titanium Sludge (Unwrought)

Titanium sludge is concentrated unwrought precipitate from pickling liquors, dried for remelt recovery. Classified HTS 8108.20.00.95 'other' unwrought if pure enough, not waste. Industrial recycling feedstock.

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.

8108.30.00.00Lower: 25% vs 40%

If high acid/contaminants

Waste/scrap if not remeltable directly.

2620.99Lower: 10% vs 40%

If slag-associated

Metal-bearing slags Chapter 26.

2849.90.10.00Lower: 38.7% vs 40%

If chloride salts

Titanium compounds Chapter 28.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Acid content neutralization certs

Hazardous waste manifests if moist

Purity > scrap thresholds critical

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