Titanium Grade 2 Welding Rod

Commercially pure titanium Grade 2 rod designed for welding filler material in chemical processing equipment. Falls under HTS 8108.90.60.31 for other titanium rods and wire, distinct from pipes/tubes. Excludes base metal alloys under Chapter 81 purity rules.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China15%+25.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico15%15%
🇨🇦Canada15%15%
🇩🇪Germany15%15%
🇯🇵Japan15%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8108.90.60Same rate: 40%

If not explicitly bars/rods, like irregular profiles.

Sister subheading for unspecified titanium wire/profiles; hierarchy splits at product form.

8311.10.00.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If coated for welding electrodes

Flux-coated titanium welding rods classify as coated electrodes under Chapter 83 metallurgy products.

7228.70.30Lower: 35% vs 40%

If for industrial machinery angles/profiles

Certain titanium-steel profiles for machinery may fall under Chapter 72 if end-use specific.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include chemical composition cert from producer; US Note requires <99% titanium but no other metal dominant

Avoid bundling with fittings; pitfall leads to 8108.90.60 general rate instead of Free (C)

For welding rod sets, declare as individual if not retail packaged to prevent set classification