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U.S. imports of tantalum crucibles (HS 810391) totaled $196K in July 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Tantalum Crucibles imports of $196K in July 2026 ran 37% below the year-to-date monthly average of $311K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMachined or formed from high-purity tantalum, crucibles under 8103910000 serve as containment vessels in crystal-growth furnaces, vacuum metallurgy, and chemical processing where extreme corrosion resistance and high melting point are essential. China is the leading supplier, with Liechtenstein — home to a globally significant specialty-metals fabricator — and Austria also prominent sources. The narrow end-use profile of tantalum crucibles means that importers are typically industrial buyers with specific dimensional and purity requirements, and misclassification risk arises when crucibles are imported as part of a larger furnace assembly.
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A tantalum crucible imported separately is classified under 8103910000 as an article of tantalum. However, if it is imported as an integral part of a complete furnace or crystal-growth system, GRI 1 and the relevant section notes may require classification with the complete machine. Importers bringing in crucibles as spare parts for existing equipment should confirm with a licensed customs broker whether the 'parts' provisions of the applicable machinery heading apply.
Commercial tantalum crucibles are typically produced from electron-beam-melted tantalum with purity of 99.9% or higher, machined to customer-specified dimensions. Purity and dimensions do not affect the HTS classification under 8103910000, but they are critical for end-use qualification in semiconductor and sapphire crystal-growth applications. Importers should retain mill certificates and dimensional inspection reports for quality-assurance and potential CBP inquiry purposes.
HSChapter 81
Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 8103
Subheading 810391 · $196K of $61.7M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$196KYoY · Pro
Exports
$31KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8103910000 | Crucibles of Tantalum | $196K | 0.07% | 1.54% | $133 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8103910000 | Crucibles of Tantalum | $31K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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China and Germany together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 0.07%.