Product classification
HS code for Scrap titanium: 8108.30
Titanium, waste and scrap.
Classification of scrap titanium under HS 8108.30
Scrap titanium is classified under HS code 810830, which is dedicated to titanium waste and scrap. This classification is essential for recycling industries and metal traders. The code covers all forms of titanium waste generated during the manufacturing process, such as lathe turnings, milling chips, and clippings, as well as titanium articles that are no longer fit for their original purpose due to breakage, wear, or obsolescence. Because titanium is a high-value metal often used in aerospace and medical applications, precise classification is required to monitor the flow of these materials. The material must be in a form that is only fit for the recovery of metal or for use as a raw material in the production of other chemicals or alloys. It is important to note that this code applies regardless of whether the titanium is pure or an alloy, provided it is in a waste or scrap state.
- Covers
- Titanium turnings and shavings
- Titanium milling chips
- Rejected titanium engine parts
- Titanium alloy scrap
- End-of-life titanium structural components
- Also under 8108.30
- 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. Titanium scrap is often confused with HS code 810820, which covers unwrought titanium and powders. Unwrought titanium refers to primary metal like ingots or billets, not waste. Additionally, finished titanium articles that are being sold for their original use should be classified under 810890, even if they are second-hand, rather than as scrap.
Top exporters and importers of HS 810830 (the code used for scrap titanium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 810830 (the code used for scrap titanium) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 810830, not only scrap titanium.
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 scrap titanium
Brazil classifies scrap titanium under NCM 8108.30.00: HS 8108.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about scrap titanium
What is the HS code for Scrap titanium?
The HS code for Scrap titanium is 810830 (Titanium; waste and scrap). The HS code for titanium waste and scrap is 810830.
How do I classify Scrap titanium for customs?
Scrap titanium is classified under HS code 810830 — Titanium; waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include titanium alloys?
Yes, HS code 810830 includes both commercially pure titanium scrap and titanium alloy scrap, such as Ti-6Al-4V waste.
Which countries are the top exporters of scrap titanium (HS 810830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 810830 (the code used for scrap titanium) 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 scrap titanium (HS 810830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 810830 (the code used for scrap titanium) 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.
Is the HS code for Scrap titanium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 810830 for Scrap titanium is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for scrap titanium in Brazil?
In Brazil, scrap titanium (HS 810830) is classified under NCM 8108.30.00.