Titanium; unwrought, powders

HS v2022 Code: 810820

About titanium; unwrought, powders

HS code 810820 covers the import and export of unwrought titanium and titanium powders. Titanium is a lightweight, strong, and corrosion-resistant metal that has a wide range of industrial applications. It is particularly valued in the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries due to its unique properties. The global titanium market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by increasing demand from these key end-use sectors.

Production process

Titanium is primarily produced through the Kroll process, which involves the reduction of titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) with magnesium to form sponge titanium. The sponge is then melted and cast into ingots or other shapes. Titanium powders are produced through various techniques, such as gas atomization, plasma atomization, and hydride-dehydride processes, which involve the controlled atomization of molten titanium.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of unwrought titanium and titanium powders include titanium ore (ilmenite or rutile), chlorine, magnesium, and various energy sources for the smelting and melting processes. Specialized equipment, such as vacuum furnaces, casting molds, and powder production systems, are also essential for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 810820 are unwrought titanium and titanium powders. These materials are then consumed by various downstream industries, including 880000 Aircraft, 870000 Motor vehicles, 901800 Medical devices, and 282300 Titanium oxides. Titanium is also used in the production of 810810 Titanium; waste and scrap and 810820 Titanium; powders under other HS codes.

Revisions to 810820

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 810820. The most recent 1 version of this code (810820) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 810820.

Family tree for titanium; unwrought, powders

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/81'>81: Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8108'>8108: Titanium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810820'>810820: Titanium; unwrought, powders</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810830'>810830: Titanium; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/810890'>810890: Titanium; other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8108</a>"]

    

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