HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8108.20 – Titanium; unwrought, powders
HS code 8108.20 is the 6-digit subheading for titanium, unwrought, powders. It is used for titanium metal powder, spherical titanium powder, irregular titanium powder, titanium alloy powders (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V powder) and dental grade titanium powder.
What HS 8108.20 covers
This HS code specifically covers titanium in its unwrought form as powders. Titanium powder is a high-value commodity primarily used in advanced manufacturing processes like additive manufacturing (3D printing), powder metallurgy, and as a raw material for specialized alloys. Industries such as aerospace, medical implants, defense, and high-performance automotive are major consumers due to titanium's exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. Key importers are technologically advanced nations with strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities, including the USA, Germany, and Japan. Exporters often include countries with significant titanium sponge production and processing facilities, such as Russia, China, and Kazakhstan. The quality and particle size distribution of the powder are critical factors influencing its trade and application.
- Covers
- Titanium metal powder
- Spherical titanium powder
- Irregular titanium powder
- Titanium alloy powders (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V powder)
- Dental grade titanium powder
- Medical implant titanium powder
- CP Titanium powder
- Examples
- Arcam EBM Ti6Al4V powder
- EOS Titanium Ti64 powder
- AP&C spherical titanium powder
- Carpenter Technology titanium powder
- VSMPO-AVISMA titanium powder
Codes often confused with 8108.20
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 810810 (unwrought titanium, other than powders) which covers ingots or billets, and 810830 (titanium waste and scrap), as it specifically refers to titanium in powder form. Confusion might arise if "unwrought" is broadly interpreted without considering the "powders" distinction.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 810820, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 810820 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 43% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $386M 30% of world exports
- 2 United States $305M 23% of world exports
- 3 Kazakhstan $172M 13% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $542M 43% of world imports
- 2 France $170M 14% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $157M 13% of world imports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8108.20
Brazil does not split HS 8108.20: its NCM code is 8108.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 81.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8108.20
What is HS code 810820?
HS code 810820 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Titanium; unwrought, powders. This HS code specifically covers titanium in its unwrought form as powders. Titanium powder is a high-value commodity primarily used in advanced manufacturing processes like additive manufacturing (3D printing), powder metallurgy, and as a raw material for specialized alloys. Industries such as aerospace, medical implants, defense, and high-performance automotive are major consumers due to titanium's exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. Key importers are technologically advanced nations with strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities, including the USA, Germany, and Japan. Exporters often include countries with significant titanium sponge production and processing facilities, such as Russia, China, and Kazakhstan. The quality and particle size distribution of the powder are critical factors influencing its trade and application.
What products fall under HS code 810820?
Titanium metal powder, Spherical titanium powder, Irregular titanium powder, Titanium alloy powders (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V powder), Dental grade titanium powder, Medical implant titanium powder, CP Titanium powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810820?
This code is distinct from 810810 (unwrought titanium, other than powders) which covers ingots or billets, and 810830 (titanium waste and scrap), as it specifically refers to titanium in powder form. Confusion might arise if "unwrought" is broadly interpreted without considering the "powders" distinction.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 810820?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 810820 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($386M, 30% of world exports), the United States ($305M) and Kazakhstan ($172M). World exports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 810820?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 810820 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($542M, 43% of world imports), France ($170M) and the United Kingdom ($157M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 810820 structured?
HS code 810820 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 810820?
In Brazil, HS code 810820 is NCM 8108.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.