Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders

This code covers unwrought tantalum, including bars, rods obtained by sintering, and powders. It’s used for importing these tantalum forms, with a general duty rate of 2.5% unless the goods qualify for free trade agreements with specific countries as detailed in the duty information.

Detailed information for HTS Code 8103.20.00

This duty rate applies to base metals like tantalum, as covered in Chapter 81. Specifically, code 8103.20.00 covers unwrought tantalum, including bars, rods obtained simply by sintering, and powders. There are two statistical reporting subdivisions: 8103.20.00.30 for tantalum powders, and 8103.20.00.90 for all other forms of unwrought tantalum not specifically classified as powders; use the appropriate suffix to indicate the specific type of tantalum being reported. Duty is generally 2.50% but is free for goods originating from certain countries with which the U.S. has free trade agreements.

Chapter	Chapter 81 - Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof
Section	Section XV - Base Metals and Articles of Base Metal

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General Duty

2.50%

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 8103.20.00 (Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders) is 2.50%, applying to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the US. However, specific countries (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a free (0%) duty rate under eligible FTA or preference programs. This special rate applies to both subdivisions: 8103.20.00.30 (Powders) and 8103.20.00.90 (Other). All imports under this HTS code and its subdivisions must be reported in kilograms (kg). Section information is not specified.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%

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Code subdivisions

8103.20.00.30

Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: > Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders > Powders

8103.20.00.90

Tantalum and articles thereof, including waste and scrap: > Unwrought tantalum, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering; powders > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 81 OTHER BASE METALS; CERMETS; ARTICLES THEREOF XV 81-1 Additional U.S. Notes 1. Alloys of each of the base metals provided for in chapter 81 are metals in which the content of the respective base metal is, by weight, less than 99 percent, but not less than any other metallic element. 2. For the purposes of subheading 8108.90.60, the rate of duty "Free (C)" appearing in the "Special" subcolumn applies only to tubes and pipes with attached fittings, suitable for conducting gases or liquids. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes XV 81-2

Section notes

SECTION XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL XV-1 Notes 1. This section does not cover: (a) Prepared paints, inks or other products with a basis of metallic flakes or powder (headings 3207 to 3210, 3212, 3213 or 3215); (b) Ferrocerium or other pyrophoric alloys (heading 3606); (c) Headgear or parts thereof of heading 6506 or 6507; (d) Umbrella frames or other articles of heading 6603; (e) Goods of

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