Scrap-Derived Titanium Billets from Germany
Titanium billets produced by melting scrap metal for handling convenience, containing inclusions and inconsistent composition preventing commercial forging. Falls under HTS 9817.00.90 as defective unwrought titanium requiring complete remelting for metal recovery. No alloying or purifying processes applied during scrap melting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide ultrasonic testing results showing internal defects and inclusions
• Document scrap sources and melting process to verify no deliberate purification
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring billet form doesn't qualify as wrought under Chapter 81