Titanium Scrap from Chemical Reactor Vessels

Cuttings and punchings from fabricating titanium reactor vessels and heat exchangers for corrosive chemical processing. HTS 8108.30.00.00 covers this pure titanium waste from heavy industrial applications. Resistant properties make recycled material ideal for new vessels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8419.89.95Higher: 39.2% vs 25%

If retained as heat exchanger parts

Machinery components under Chapter 84, not processed to scrap.

7309.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If welded tank residues with steel

Mixed steel/titanium classified as steel tanks waste.

2803.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If chemically treated to carbon form

Processed to pure carbon/titanium compounds shifts heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for acid residues; contaminated scrap may require hazmat declarations

Provide pressure vessel fabrication specs to prove scrap origin and purity

Value based on Grade 2 titanium market; industrial scrap undervaluation common

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