Titanium Grade 2 Welding Rod from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40%

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

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