U.S. imports of Tantalum Waste and Scrap (HS 810330) totaled $8.7M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRecovered from spent capacitors, sputtering targets, and machined components, tantalum scrap (8103300000) commands significant secondary-market value given tantalum's high unit price and critical-mineral status. Japan and Taiwan are the leading US import sources, consistent with those countries' large electronics manufacturing bases that generate tantalum-bearing process scrap. Secondary tantalum recovered through scrap channels is an important supply buffer for capacitor and superalloy producers, and its classification as scrap — rather than a semi-finished product — requires documentation of the material's condition and origin.
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15 import shipments a month
Supporting documentation should describe the scrap's physical form (e.g., machining turnings, spent targets, broken parts), its origin process, and its tantalum content. If the material has been consolidated or partially processed into a defined shape, CBP may question whether it qualifies as scrap versus an unwrought or semi-finished product. Mill certificates, recycler affidavits, or processor statements identifying the scrap source are advisable.
The US does not have a free trade agreement with Japan or Taiwan, so tantalum scrap from those origins enters at the standard MFN rate without preferential treatment. Importers should verify the current MFN rate and check whether any trade-remedy orders apply to the specific origin and form of the material.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 8103
Subheading 810330 · $8.7M of $52.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$9.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $77.5M of Tantalum Waste and Scrap and exported $84.9M.
Through August 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8103300000 | Tantalum Waste and Scrap | $8.7M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8103300000 | Tantalum Waste and Scrap | $9.9M |
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.
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Imports · August 2026
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Japan and United Kingdom together supply 79% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.