Titanium Turnings from Aerospace Machining from Germany
Fine titanium shavings and turnings generated during the precision machining of aerospace components like turbine blades. Classified under HTS 8108.30.00.00 as titanium waste and scrap due to being byproduct metal residues not suitable for direct reuse without remelting. Excludes alloys where titanium content is less than 99% by weight.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain a certificate of analysis confirming >99% titanium content to avoid reclassification as alloy scrap under Chapter 81 notes
• Declare exact origin and generation process (e.g
• machining waste) on entry docs; common pitfall is undervaluation leading to audits
• Ensure compliance with EPA recycling regs if scrap contains contaminants from industrial use