Titanium Bike Frame from China
A lightweight bicycle frame constructed entirely from titanium alloys, valued for its strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Classified under HTS 8108.90.30 as an article of titanium, distinct from raw titanium or waste/scrap. Commonly used in high-end mountain and road bikes.
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 base metal alloys
• Provide mill test certificates confirming material purity and origin for CBP verification