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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of tantalum unwrought; tantalum waste, scrap, and powders (SITC 68913) totaled $28.9M in April 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Tantalum Unwrought; Tantalum Waste, Scrap, and Powders paid $128K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.7% on $3.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tantalum Unwrought; Tantalum Waste, Scrap, and Powders imports of $28.9M in April 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $23.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTantalum powder — the dominant commercial form under this heading — is the critical input for capacitor-grade tantalum used in smartphones, laptops, and medical devices, making it one of the most strategically sensitive specialty metals in global electronics supply chains. Sintered bars and rods obtained by powder metallurgy are also covered here before further working, alongside waste and scrap from capacitor manufacturing and chemical processing equipment. Conflict-mineral due-diligence requirements under the Dodd-Frank Act apply to tantalum sourced from covered countries in Central Africa, requiring importers and downstream users to conduct and document supply-chain inquiries.
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Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act requires SEC-reporting companies to conduct reasonable country-of-origin inquiries and supply-chain due diligence if their products contain tantalum that may originate from the Democratic Republic of Congo or adjoining countries. Companies must file a Conflict Minerals Report with the SEC if tantalum is necessary to the functionality of their products, regardless of whether they are the direct importer.
Capacitor-grade tantalum powder is produced to extremely tight purity and particle-size specifications — typically high surface area and very low oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon content — to achieve the dielectric performance required in electronic capacitors. Metallurgical-grade powder used for sputtering targets or chemical processing equipment has different purity and morphology requirements. Both classify in the same heading, but the grade distinction drives significant price differences and determines which smelters and refiners can supply the material.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $4.8M | $25.3M | +$20.5M |
| JAPAN | $5.0M | $1.8M | -$3.2M |
| THAILAND | $5.0M | $1.6M | -$3.4M |
| CHINA | $6.1M | -- | -$6.1M |
| KAZAKHSTAN | $1.1M | $4.0M | +$2.9M |
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