Product classification
HS code for Unwrought titanium: 8108.20
Titanium, unwrought, powders.
Classification of unwrought titanium under HS 8108.20
Titanium is a transition metal known for its high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance. In the context of international trade, unwrought titanium and its powders are classified under HS code 8108.20. This classification falls within Chapter 81, which encompasses base metals not specifically named in Chapters 72 through 80. Heading 8108 is dedicated to titanium and articles made from it. The subheading 8108.20 is designated for the metal in its most basic forms, such as sponge, ingots, or powders. Titanium sponge is the porous form of the metal produced during the Kroll or Hunter process and is the primary raw material for titanium production. Classification under 8108.20 is strictly for these primary forms. If the titanium has been further worked into bars, rods, profiles, or wire, it must be classified under 8108.90. Additionally, titanium waste and scrap are separated into 8108.30. Importers must ensure that the product has not been subjected to any shaping processes beyond simple casting or sintering to maintain this classification.
- Covers
- Titanium sponge
- Unwrought titanium ingots
- Titanium powders
- Titanium briquettes for alloying
- Primary titanium slabs
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs between 8108.20 (unwrought) and 8108.90 (wrought). If a titanium product has been rolled, forged, or drawn into a specific shape like a bar, rod, or sheet, it must be classified under 8108.90. Another common mistake involves titanium waste and scrap, which falls under 8108.30. It is also important to distinguish between pure titanium and titanium alloys; however, both are generally covered under heading 8108 as long as titanium is the predominant metal by weight. Finally, titanium dioxide, a common pigment, is classified in Chapter 32 (3206.11) and should never be confused with the metallic form.
Top exporters and importers of HS 810820 (the code used for unwrought titanium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 810820 (the code used for unwrought titanium) 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 unwrought titanium.
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 unwrought titanium
Brazil classifies unwrought titanium 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 unwrought titanium
What is the HS code for Unwrought titanium?
The HS code for Unwrought titanium is 810820 (Titanium; unwrought, powders). The HS code for unwrought titanium, including titanium sponge and powders, is 8108.20.
How do I classify Unwrought titanium for customs?
Unwrought titanium is classified under HS code 810820 — Titanium; unwrought, powders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is titanium sponge?
Titanium sponge is the porous, brittle form of titanium obtained from the first stage of processing titanium ore. It is considered an unwrought form and is classified under 8108.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of unwrought titanium (HS 810820)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 810820 (the code used for unwrought titanium) 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 unwrought titanium (HS 810820)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 810820 (the code used for unwrought titanium) 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 Unwrought titanium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 810820 for Unwrought 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 unwrought titanium in Brazil?
In Brazil, unwrought titanium (HS 810820) is classified under NCM 8108.20.00.