Titanium Sponge from Canada
Titanium sponge is a porous, unwrought form of titanium produced by the Kroll process, serving as the primary intermediate for manufacturing titanium mill products like ingots and billets. It falls under HTS 8108.20.00 as unwrought titanium, not yet shaped into bars, rods, or sheets. This classification applies to its raw, sponge-like state before further processing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
Rate breakdown
Import Tips
• Verify purity levels and obtain a mill test certificate (MTC) to confirm it meets unwrought specifications and avoid reclassification as waste
• Ensure proper documentation of country of melt and pour for titanium, as certain origins may qualify for duty-free treatment under trade agreements
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring sponge as scrap, which shifts to 8108.30.00 and alters duty rates