Sourcing titanium wire from China
Titanium wire from China carries 6% standard UK duty, with qualifying named alloy wires eligible for 0% suspensions. Match the wire's composition and dimensions to the exact tariff line, and distinguish usable wire from waste before shipping. Cambridge China Bridge sources titanium wire.
Titanium wire duty and conditional suspensions
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 30 October 2026, heading 8108 covers titanium and its articles, including waste and scrap. This guide covers wire within the bars, rods, profiles and wire branch. See titanium products for the wider heading.
The listed wire lines carry 6% standard duty for goods from China. Codes 8108 90 30 15, 8108 90 30 45 and 8108 90 30 70 show 0% autonomous suspensions for goods meeting their descriptions; the suspension footnote excludes mixtures, preparations and products made up of different components containing these products. No anti-dumping or countervailing duty is recorded for these lines.
The tariff attaches import and export waste controls to these wire lines. Waste shipment controls apply only when the material is waste. For wire from China that may be waste, ask your customs broker to confirm the applicable requirement before shipment. Confirm the commodity code using composition, diameter, applicable standard and, where specified, coil weight.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium alloy wire meeting the specified diameter and composition | 8108 90 30 15 | 6% | None |
| High-purity titanium wire within the specified purity and diameter | 8108 90 30 35 | 6% | None |
| Titanium-aluminium-vanadium wire meeting the named standards | 8108 90 30 45 | 6% | None |
| Titanium-niobium alloy wire meeting the specified coil requirements | 8108 90 30 55 | 6% | None |
| Titanium alloy wire with the specified vanadium-based compositions | 8108 90 30 70 | 6% | None |
| Other titanium wire | 8108 90 30 90 | 6% | None |
Specify the wire and its coil condition
State whether you need commercially pure titanium or an alloy, the agreed wire standard, diameter tolerance, surface condition and mechanical properties. Specify coils or straight lengths, coil dimensions, winding direction and acceptable joints. For welding wire, agree cleanliness and packaging with the user before ordering.
Ask for a mill certificate showing the heat number, chemistry and mechanical properties. Match the certificate to the supplied coils and arrange independent chemistry and tensile testing of the first delivery. Medical and aerospace applications need the specification and traceability described in the wider titanium guide.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order: 500 kg of titanium wire in coils under 8108 90 30 90, invoiced at £30,000 free on board, with £800 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £30,800. Duty at 6% is £1,848. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £32,648, so it is £6,529.60. Import taxes total £8,377.60; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £1,848 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Chemistry: compare each heat certificate with the ordered grade and independently check the first delivery, including oxygen and iron.
Diameter and properties: measure diameter along sampled wire and compare tensile strength and elongation with the agreed specification.
Surface and winding: inspect for scratches, seams, contamination, tangled turns and kinks; check that sampled coils unwind as agreed.
Traceability and packing: match coil labels to heat certificates, check net weight and keep titanium separate from steel contact surfaces. Agree the sampling plan through quality inspection.
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What goes wrong
A substituted grade or a certificate copied from another heat can leave apparently similar wire unsuitable for the intended process. Diameter variation, surface damage and poor winding can cause feeding problems or rejected finished parts.
Hold suspect coils separately and compare retained samples, labels and certificates before accepting a replacement. Do not claim a suspension from the alloy name alone: check the complete tariff description against the actual wire.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on titanium wire from China?
Standard duty is 6%. Qualifying wire under 8108 90 30 15, 8108 90 30 45 and 8108 90 30 70 has a 0% suspension. The supplied data records no anti-dumping or countervailing duty.
What paperwork should titanium wire come with?
Ask for a mill certificate with heat number, chemistry and mechanical properties, plus coil labels that match it. Agree the wire standard and acceptance tests before ordering.
Does titanium wire automatically qualify for zero duty?
No. The named suspension lines have specific product descriptions. Check composition, dimensions and any stated standard against the exact line before claiming the suspension.
What should I check when titanium wire arrives?
Check diameter, surface cleanliness, winding, coil weight and heat traceability. Independently test chemistry and mechanical properties on the first delivery against the agreed specification.