Analysis
Subheading 8108.90 covers other, within heading 8108. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 2 US tariff lines below it are national.
The spread of 9.5 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 15%, applies to 8108.90.60 (other: other).
None of its 2 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 5.5% to 15% with a median of 10.25%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 8108.90.30 for articles of titanium (5.5%) and 8108.90.60 for other: other (15%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331491). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8108.90.30 | Articles of titanium | 5.5% |
| 8108.90.60 | Other: other | 15% |