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Titanium Trimmings from Power Plant Tubing

End trimmings and slit edges from titanium tubing for steam generators in nuclear power plants. As clean, unalloyed titanium scrap, classified HTS 8108.30.00.00. Nuclear specs ensure ultra-high purity for recycling.

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.

8108.90.60Higher: 40% vs 25%

If tubing with attached fittings

US note specifies tubes/pipes with fittings under .90.60 free rate.

8406.90Lower: 10% vs 25%

If power plant reactor parts

Nuclear reactor components under Chapter 84.

7304.41.30Lower: 17.5% vs 25%

If stainless steel alloy tubing scrap

Alloy tubes with iron under steel chapters.

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Import Tips & Compliance

NRC/DOE origin docs; radiation clearance certificates mandatory

Tube wall thickness records prevent semi-finished misclassification

Premium pricing for nuclear scrap; document traceability chain

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