Product classification
HS code for Titanium powder: 8108.20
Titanium, unwrought, powders.
Classification of titanium powder under HS 8108.20
Titanium powder is classified under HS code 8108.20, sharing the same subheading as unwrought titanium metal. This classification is governed by the notes in Chapter 81, which addresses base metals not covered in previous chapters (like iron, copper, or aluminum). Heading 8108 is dedicated to titanium. Subheading 8108.20 specifically includes "unwrought; powders." The classification is determined by the physical form of the metal. Powders are defined as particles of which at least 90% by weight pass through a sieve with a mesh aperture of 1 mm. Whether the powder is produced through mechanical crushing, atomization, or chemical reduction, it remains within this code as long as it is not mixed with other materials to form a prepared binder or a cermet. This code is increasingly important due to the rise of additive manufacturing (3D printing), where high-purity titanium powder is a primary feedstock.
- Covers
- Spherical titanium powder for 3D printing
- Irregular titanium powder for powder metallurgy
- Titanium hydride powder (if classified as metal powder)
- Alloyed titanium powder (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V)
- Dehydrided titanium powder
- Also under 8108.20
- 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. Titanium powder is sometimes misclassified under 8108.90, which covers wrought articles of titanium. However, the nomenclature explicitly groups powders with unwrought metal in 8108.20. Another potential error is classifying titanium powder under 3824.99 if it is part of a prepared chemical mixture or binder for foundry use. Furthermore, if the powder is a "cermet" (a composite of metal and ceramic), it would be classified under 8113.00 instead of 8108.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 810820 (the code used for titanium powder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 810820 (the code used for titanium powder) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 810820, not only titanium powder.
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 titanium powder
Brazil classifies titanium powder under NCM 8108.20.00: HS 8108.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about titanium powder
What is the HS code for Titanium powder?
The HS code for Titanium powder is 810820 (Titanium; unwrought, powders). Titanium powder is classified under HS code 8108.20, which also covers unwrought titanium.
How do I classify Titanium powder for customs?
Titanium powder is classified under HS code 810820 — Titanium; unwrought, powders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include titanium alloy powders?
Yes, powders made from titanium alloys (such as Ti-6Al-4V) are generally classified under 8108.20 as long as titanium remains the predominant element by weight.
Which countries are the top exporters of titanium powder (HS 810820)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 810820 (the code used for titanium powder) 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 titanium powder (HS 810820)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 810820 (the code used for titanium powder) 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.
Is the HS code for Titanium powder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 810820 for Titanium powder 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 titanium powder in Brazil?
In Brazil, titanium powder (HS 810820) is classified under NCM 8108.20.00.