Titanium Grade 23 Wire from Mexico
Fine titanium wire (Ti-6Al-4V ELI Grade 23) for surgical implants and springs. HTS 8108.90.60.31 covers other titanium wire excluding fitted pipes. Adheres to alloy definitions in Chapter 81 US notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Medical device importers need ISO 13485 certs alongside MTC; declare biocompatibility
• Spool packaging common - weigh net wire to avoid over-declaring; pitfall in bulk vs retail
• Test for purity; if <99% Ti with other metals dominant, reclass to base metal chapter