Heading 8103

Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap

5 declarable lines

Heading 8103 covers tantalum and articles of tantalum, including waste and scrap. It separates powders and unwrought forms, waste and scrap, crucibles, and other tantalum articles.

Products in this heading

Tantalum metal powder
Sintered tantalum bars and rods
Tantalum scrap
Tantalum crucibles
Tantalum wire
Tantalum sheet and plate
Tantalum sputtering targets

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the article is tantalum metal or a tantalum article, not an ore, carbide, capacitor, or implant.
Decide if it is tantalum powder or other unwrought tantalum, including sintered bars and rods.
Decide if it is waste and scrap.
Decide if it is a tantalum crucible.
Place remaining wrought or finished tantalum articles in the other residual line.

Often confused with

Tantalum capacitors
Electrical capacitors are classified in heading 8532, not as tantalum metal articles.
Heading 8532
Tantalum ores and concentrates
Ores and concentrates are classified in heading 2615.
Heading 2615
Tantalum carbide
Carbides are classified in heading 2849.
Heading 2849
Tantalum dental implants
Dental implants and prosthetics are classified in heading 9021 when they meet that heading.
Heading 9021

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for tantalum powder?

Tantalum powders are classified under 8103.20.00.30, with a general (MFN) duty of 2.5%.

What is the duty on tantalum scrap?

Tantalum waste and scrap is classified under 8103.30.00.00, and the general (MFN) duty is Free.

How do I classify tantalum crucibles?

Tantalum crucibles go under 8103.91.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty of 4.4%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.