Bismuth and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
2 declarable lines
Heading 8106 covers bismuth metal, bismuth articles, and bismuth waste and scrap. It is split into two lines: bismuth containing more than 99.99% by weight and all other bismuth. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Bismuth metal ingots
- Bismuth shot
- Bismuth crystals
- Bismuth powder
- Bismuth bars and rods
- Bismuth waste and scrap
How to choose the right subheading
- Check the bismuth content by weight: more than 99.99% goes to 8106.10.00.00, and all other bismuth goes to 8106.90.00.00.
- Confirm the item is bismuth metal, an article of bismuth, or bismuth waste and scrap; these stay in heading 8106.
- If the product is a chemical compound, medicine, cosmetic, or soldering preparation, classify it under its own heading, not 8106.
- For mixed-metal items, first determine whether the item is a bismuth alloy or a product classified by its function.
- Use the full 10-digit line when reporting; the two lines in 8106 differ only by bismuth purity.
Often confused with
- Heading 3004Bismuth subsalicylate medicine
Medicinal preparation is classified by its pharmaceutical use, not as bismuth metal.
- Heading 3810Bismuth solder paste
Soldering paste preparation is classified as a soldering auxiliary, not as bismuth metal.
- Heading 3304Bismuth-containing cosmetic powder
Cosmetic preparation is classified by cosmetic use, not by the bismuth content.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for high-purity bismuth ingots?
Bismuth containing more than 99.99% by weight is classified under 8106.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on other bismuth articles?
Other bismuth and articles of bismuth are classified under 8106.90.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify bismuth scrap?
Bismuth waste and scrap is classified in heading 8106. Use 8106.10.00.00 for material containing more than 99.99% bismuth, general (MFN) rate Free, or 8106.90.00.00 for other bismuth, general (MFN) rate Free.
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.