Product classification
HS code for Titanium scrap: 8108.30
Titanium, waste and scrap.
Classification of titanium scrap under HS 8108.30
Titanium waste and scrap are classified under HS code 8108.30. This classification falls within Chapter 81, which covers 'Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof.' Heading 8108 is specifically reserved for titanium in all forms, including unwrought, wrought, and waste. According to Section XV, Note 8(a), the term 'waste and scrap' refers to metallic waste and scrap from the manufacture or mechanical working of metals, and metal goods definitely not usable as such because of breakage, cutting-up, wear, or other reasons. This classification is vital for the circular economy, as titanium scrap is often re-melted to produce new titanium alloys. The classification applies to both commercially pure titanium scrap and titanium alloy scrap, such as the common Ti-6Al-4V grade, provided the material is in a state of waste or refuse.
- Covers
- Titanium turnings and shavings from machining
- Broken or rejected titanium castings
- Clippings and skeletons from sheet metal fabrication
- Worn-out titanium industrial components
- Titanium milling chips and fines
- 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 8108.20, which covers unwrought titanium and powders. If the scrap has been re-melted into ingots or blocks for further processing, it may be classified as unwrought metal rather than scrap. Another confusion arises with HS code 2614.00 (Titanium ores), which applies to raw minerals rather than processed metal waste. Furthermore, if the scrap is contaminated with other metals to the point where it is considered a 'residue' containing metal, it might be incorrectly placed in Chapter 26 under heading 2620.
Top exporters and importers of HS 810830 (the code used for titanium scrap), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 810830 (the code used for titanium scrap) 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 titanium scrap.
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 titanium scrap
Brazil classifies titanium scrap 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 titanium scrap
What is the HS code for Titanium scrap?
The HS code for Titanium scrap is 810830 (Titanium; waste and scrap). The specific HS code for titanium waste and scrap is 8108.30.
How do I classify Titanium scrap for customs?
Titanium scrap is classified under HS code 810830 — Titanium; waste and scrap. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code cover titanium alloy scrap?
Yes, HS code 8108.30 covers both commercially pure titanium and titanium alloy waste, as long as the titanium content predominates by weight over any other single element.
Which countries are the top exporters of titanium scrap (HS 810830)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 810830 (the code used for titanium scrap) 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 titanium scrap (HS 810830)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 810830 (the code used for titanium scrap) 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 Titanium scrap the same in all countries?
The base HS code 810830 for Titanium scrap 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 scrap in Brazil?
In Brazil, titanium scrap (HS 810830) is classified under NCM 8108.30.00.