8108.20.00.30 - Ingots

This category, HTS 8108.20.00.30, specifically covers unwrought titanium in the form of ingots. Ingots are defined as primary metallic forms, typically produced by casting molten metal into a mold, intended for subsequent melting and further processing into more refined products. They represent an intermediate stage in the production of titanium articles, prior to their fabrication into sheets, bars, wires, or other finished forms.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 8108.20.00.15, which classifies titanium powders. While both are unwrought forms, ingots are solid masses produced by casting, whereas powders consist of finely divided particles. Category 8108.20.00.95, "Other," serves as a residual category for unwrought titanium forms not specifically classified as powders or ingots within this heading.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8108.20.00.30 hinges on the physical form of the unwrought titanium. Importers and exporters should ensure the goods precisely match the description of ingots to ensure correct customs declaration and duty assessment, based on their primary intended use for remelting and further manufacturing.