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U.S. imports of tantalum waste and scrap (HS 810330) totaled $13.1M in May 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Tantalum Waste and Scrap imports of $13.1M in May 2026 ran 55% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.4M.
Last updated: May 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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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.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | -- | $10.9M | +$10.9M |
| KAZAKHSTAN | -- | $4.0M | +$4.0M |
| JAPAN | $3.2M | $385K | -$2.8M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $2.5M | $536K | -$2.0M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $2.9M | -- | -$2.9M |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8103300000 | TANTALUM WASTE AND SCRAP | $9.7M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
TANTALUM WASTE AND SCRAP
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8103300000 | TANTALUM WASTE AND SCRAP | $17.6M |
TANTALUM WASTE AND SCRAP
74.4K kg
TUNGSTEN WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 810197
CERMETS AND ARTICLES THEREOF, INC WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 811300
COBALT, UNWROUGHT, PWDRS, MATTES ETC
HS 810520
TITANIUM AND ARTICLES THEREOF NESOI
HS 810890
UNWROUGHT TANTALUM (BARS&RODS OBT BY SINTER.); PWD
HS 810320
UNWROUGHT TITANIUM; POWDERS
HS 810820
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $4.8M | $10.9M | +$6.1M |
| Florida | $2.0M | $6.4M | +$4.5M |
| Pennsylvania | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROWNSVILLE, TX | $4.8M | $10.9M | +$6.1M |
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | -- | $4.3M | +$4.3M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $13K | $1.8M | +$1.8M |