Unwrought titanium; powders

This code covers unwrought titanium and titanium powders. Use it when importing these materials, noting a general duty rate of 15% but potential free trade benefits with specific partner countries or under eligible preference programs, as detailed within Chapter 81 for base metals.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8108.20.00

This duty applies to base metals like titanium, as covered in Chapter 81. Specifically, code 8108.20.00 covers unwrought titanium and titanium powders. This code further breaks down into specific types like sponge (8108.20.00.10), powders (8108.20.00.15), and ingots (8108.20.00.30), with an “other” category (8108.20.00.95) for anything not specifically listed; use these suffixes to indicate the precise type of unwrought titanium or powder being reported. Standard trade partners are subject to a 15% general duty, while select countries with eligible free trade agreements may qualify for a duty rate of free.

Chapter	Chapter 81 - Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof
Section	Section XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.

General Duty

15%

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 8108.20.00 (Unwrought titanium; powders) is 15%, applicable to imports from countries without a specified preferential trade agreement. Several countries (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a duty rate of Free under specific FTA or preference programs. This preferential rate applies to all subdivisions – 8108.20.00.10 (Sponge), 8108.20.00.15 (Powders), 8108.20.00.30 (Ingots), and 8108.20.00.95 (Other) – provided the goods meet the eligibility requirements of those programs. All imports under this HTS code and its subdivisions must be reported in kilograms (kg). The section is not specified.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%

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Code subdivisions

8108.20.00.10

Titanium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: > Unwrought titanium; powders > Sponge

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8108.20.00.15

Titanium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: > Unwrought titanium; powders > Other: > Powders

8108.20.00.30

Titanium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: > Unwrought titanium; powders > Other: > Ingots

8108.20.00.95

Titanium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: > Unwrought titanium; powders > Other: > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 81 OTHER BASE METALS; CERMETS; ARTICLES THEREOF XV 81-1 Additional U.S. Notes 1. Alloys of each of the base metals provided for in chapter 81 are metals in which the content of the respective base metal is, by weight, less than 99 percent, but not less than any other metallic element. 2. For the purposes of subheading 8108.90.60, the rate of duty "Free (C)" appearing in the "Special" subcolumn applies only to tubes and pipes with attached fittings, suitable for conducting gases or liquids. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 81-2

Section notes

SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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