Titanium Sawdust from Surgical Instrument Production from China
Ultrafine titanium sawdust from bandsaw cutting of surgical scalpels, forceps, and orthopedic tools. HTS 8108.30.00.00 applies to this medical-grade titanium scrap. Requires special handling due to inhalation health risks.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bag in anti-static, sealed containers; dust poses explosion/fire risk
• Bioburden testing for medical origin; sterile scrap values higher
• OSHA MSDS required alongside CBP entry