Titanium Clad Steel Plate from China
Composite plate with a thin titanium layer explosively bonded to steel backing for cost-effective corrosion protection in marine applications. Falls under 8108.90.60.45 as titanium plates where the titanium layer defines the classification. Typically 1-3mm titanium on 20mm steel.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit ultrasonic test reports proving titanium-steel bond integrity to avoid delamination claims
• Declare as 'titanium plate' with steel substrate details; undervaluing steel content triggers reviews