HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8108.30 – Titanium; waste and scrap
HS code 8108.30 is the 6-digit subheading for titanium, waste and scrap. It is used for titanium turnings, titanium swarf, titanium sheet scrap, titanium bar ends and titanium alloy offcuts.
What HS 8108.30 covers
This HS code encompasses titanium in the form of waste and scrap, which is a vital component of the titanium recycling industry. Given titanium's high cost and energy-intensive production, recycling scrap is economically and environmentally significant. This material is primarily traded among countries with advanced metallurgical industries capable of reprocessing and refining titanium. Major importers are often nations with robust titanium production and manufacturing sectors, such as the USA, Japan, and Germany, where the scrap is melted down and re-alloyed. Exporters include countries with significant titanium fabrication activities, generating industrial offcuts, turnings, and end-of-life products. Key things to know include the importance of scrap purity and segregation by alloy type, as contamination can significantly reduce its value. The trade volume is closely tied to global titanium demand and the efficiency of recycling infrastructure.
- Covers
- Titanium turnings
- Titanium swarf
- Titanium sheet scrap
- Titanium bar ends
- Titanium alloy offcuts
- Used titanium components
- Titanium sponge fines
- Titanium machining chips
- Examples
- Aerospace titanium alloy scrap (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V offcuts)
- Medical implant titanium scrap
- Industrial titanium turnings
- Titanium machining chips
- Used titanium heat exchanger tubes
Codes often confused with 8108.30
Common mistake. This code is clearly defined as "waste and scrap" and should not be confused with 810810 (unwrought titanium, other than powders) or 810820 (unwrought titanium, powders), which cover primary forms of titanium. The distinction lies in whether the material is a primary product or a secondary, recycled material.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 810830, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 810830 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 50% 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 United States $70M 15% of world exports
- 2 Germany $66M 14% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $45M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $471M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $228M 50% of world imports
- 2 Germany $37M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 India $24M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $457M 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 8108.30
Brazil does not split HS 8108.30: its NCM code is 8108.30.00.
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 8108.30
What is HS code 810830?
HS code 810830 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Titanium; waste and scrap. This HS code encompasses titanium in the form of waste and scrap, which is a vital component of the titanium recycling industry. Given titanium's high cost and energy-intensive production, recycling scrap is economically and environmentally significant. This material is primarily traded among countries with advanced metallurgical industries capable of reprocessing and refining titanium. Major importers are often nations with robust titanium production and manufacturing sectors, such as the USA, Japan, and Germany, where the scrap is melted down and re-alloyed. Exporters include countries with significant titanium fabrication activities, generating industrial offcuts, turnings, and end-of-life products. Key things to know include the importance of scrap purity and segregation by alloy type, as contamination can significantly reduce its value. The trade volume is closely tied to global titanium demand and the efficiency of recycling infrastructure.
What products fall under HS code 810830?
Titanium turnings, Titanium swarf, Titanium sheet scrap, Titanium bar ends, Titanium alloy offcuts, Used titanium components, Titanium sponge fines, Titanium machining chips
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810830?
This code is clearly defined as "waste and scrap" and should not be confused with 810810 (unwrought titanium, other than powders) or 810820 (unwrought titanium, powders), which cover primary forms of titanium. The distinction lies in whether the material is a primary product or a secondary, recycled material.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 810830?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 810830 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($70M, 15% of world exports), Germany ($66M) and the United Kingdom ($45M). World exports came to about $471M, 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 810830?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 810830 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($228M, 50% of world imports), Germany ($37M) and India ($24M). World imports came to about $457M, 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 810830 structured?
HS code 810830 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 810830?
In Brazil, HS code 810830 is NCM 8108.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.