HS Code 8103
Tantalum and Tantalum Articles
HS code 8103 covers unwrought tantalum, tantalum powders, waste, and finished articles used in high-performance electronics and corrosion-resistant chemical pla
HS Code 8103 — Tantalum and Tantalum Articles
This code covers raw tantalum metal, its alloys, and finished products made from tantalum, as well as industrial waste and scrap. Tantalum is highly corrosion-resistant and is primarily used in the manufacture of capacitors for electronics and medical implants.
What's included
- Unwrought tantalum
- Tantalum powders
- Tantalum wire
- Tantalum waste and scrap
- Surgical clips and implants made of tantalum
What's excluded
- Tantalum capacitors → use
853221(Electrical components are classified as electronic machinery rather than base metal articles.)
Common examples
- Tantalum sputtering targets
- Tantalum heat exchanger tubes
- Tantalum laboratory crucibles
- Industrial tantalum waste
Frequently asked questions
Is tantalum scrap subject to specific environmental controls?
Yes, international shipments of metallic waste are often subject to the Basel Convention and require specific waste transit permits.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Requires a Certificate of Origin and often a Conflict-Free Smelter Statement due to its status as a conflict mineral (3TG).
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: China, Germany, Kazakhstan
- Top importers: United States, Japan, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Classification depends on whether the metal is unwrought, powder, or a finished technical article.
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