Titanium Bike Frame from China
A lightweight frame for high-end bicycles, constructed entirely from titanium alloys for superior strength-to-weight ratio. Classified under HTS 8108.90.30.60 as an article of titanium not specified elsewhere in the heading. Falls into 'Other' due to its fabricated form beyond unwrought or semi-manufactured shapes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify titanium alloy composition exceeds 99% titanium per Chapter 81 notes to avoid reclassification as an alloy under other base metals
• Provide mill test certificates confirming material purity and origin to support 'articles of titanium' declaration