Tantalum and articles thereof — HTS 8103
Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap
Chapter 81 › Heading 8103
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 8103 is a four-digit product category for tantalum and products made from tantalum. It groups together tantalum in basic forms, such as unwrought metal or powder, as well as tantalum articles and tantalum waste and scrap. The heading is broader than the code used for entry, so it does not by itself determine the final tariff treatment.
To reach a specific eight-digit HTSUS code, first identify the goods’ physical form and condition, then follow the subheadings under heading 8103. The relevant distinctions may include whether the product is powder, unwrought material, waste or scrap, or a finished or semi-finished article. The final digits can also reflect the precise product description and statistical classification. Classification is based primarily on what the goods are and how they are presented—not simply on their intended use or a seller’s product name.
What to check
- Confirm that tantalum is the material covered by the product, rather than merely a coating, component, or minor ingredient.
- Describe the goods precisely: powder, unwrought metal, waste or scrap, fabricated article, or another form.
- Check the applicable 8103 subheadings and legal notes in the current HTSUS, and compare the wording with the commercial invoice and product specifications.
- Verify composition, dimensions, processing, and condition with supplier documentation, photographs, drawings, or a material certificate.
- Request a binding classification ruling or consult a qualified customs broker when the product could fit more than one subheading or its form is unusual.
HTS heading 8103 summary
Tantalum and articles thereof is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8103.20.00 👉 | Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders | 2.5% | Free | 25% |
| 8103.30.00.00 👉 | Waste and scrap | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 8103?
Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.