Titanium Sand Casting for Golf Club Heads

Sand cast titanium alloy components shaped for premium golf club heads, offering lightweight strength. Falls under HTS 8108.90.30.30 as cast articles of titanium, distinguished by the sand casting production method.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+25.0%30.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%5.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%5.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%5.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%5.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9506.39.00Lower: 22.4% vs 30.5%

If fully finished and assembled into complete golf clubs

Sports equipment classification takes precedence when sold as finished retail golf clubs.

8108.90Same rate: 30.5%

If produced by forging rather than casting

Wrought titanium articles (forged) fall under other articles, not castings.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 30.5%

If made primarily of other base metals with minor titanium

Material predominance rule shifts to iron/steel chapter if titanium is not the chief metal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit foundry certifications specifying sand casting technique to differentiate from forged club heads

Label with exact titanium alloy grade (e.g

Ti-6Al-4V) to comply with alloy definitions in Chapter 81 notes

Watch for reclassification if further machined; declare as castings only if in rough form