Titanium Clippings from Sheet Metal Fabrication from China
Irregular titanium clippings and edge trimmings from shearing and cutting titanium sheets used in chemical processing equipment. HTS 8108.30.00.00 applies to this unalloyed titanium scrap generated in fabrication processes. High recyclability due to clean, uncontaminated nature.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Document sheet thickness and alloy-free status; thicker clippings (>0.25mm) sometimes misclassified as articles
• Comply with Basel Convention if transshipping; declare as non-hazardous clean scrap
• Avoid bulk packaging with other metals to prevent mixed scrap reclassification