What is HTS code 8103?

HTS heading 8103 covers tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. It sits in Chapter 81 (other base metals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 5 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8103?

General duty rates from 2.5% to 4.4%, with 1 duty-free line. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.

How many digits does a full HTS code have?

US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8103 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Heading 8103

HTS code 8103 — Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap

Chapter: 81 — Other base metals
Tariff lines: 5
General duty: General duty rates from 2.5% to 4.4%, with 1 duty-free line

Tariff lines under heading 8103

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS code	Description	General rate	Unit
8103.20.0030	Powders (Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders)	2.5%	kg
8103.20.0090	Other (Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders)	2.5%	kg
8103.30.0000	Waste and scrap (Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap)	Free	kg
8103.91.0000	Crucibles (Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Other)	4.4%	kg
8103.99.0000	Other (Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap > Other)	4.4%	kg

Documents required to import under 8103

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

Commercial InvoiceRequired
Packing ListRequired
Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 8103?: HTS heading 8103 covers tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap. It sits in Chapter 81 (other base metals) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 5 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8103?: General duty rates from 2.5% to 4.4%, with 1 duty-free line. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?: US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8103 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Tariff lines under heading 8103

Documents required to import under 8103

Common questions

Related headings in Chapter 81