About HS Code 810320
This HS code encompasses unwrought tantalum, including powders and bars/rods produced solely by sintering. Tantalum is a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal highly valued for its extreme corrosion resistance, high melting point, and excellent electrical conductivity. It is a critical material for high-performance electronics, chemical processing equipment, and medical implants. Major importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in these sectors, such as the United States, Japan, Germany, and South Korea. Exporters often include countries with significant tantalum mining operations or sophisticated processing facilities, like China, Brazil, and Australia. The trade in unwrought tantalum is foundational for the global supply chain of high-tech components, with purity and particle size (for powders) being crucial determinants of value and application.
Products Under This Code
Tantalum powder, Tantalum ingots, Tantalum billets, Sintered tantalum bars, Sintered tantalum rods, Tantalum granules, Tantalum flakes
Real World Examples
Global Advanced Metals Tantalum Powder, H.C. Starck Tantalum Ingots, KEMET Tantalum Powder, Ningxia Orient Tantalum Industry Tantalum Billets
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 810399 (other tantalum articles) if the "unwrought" definition is not strictly applied, or with 810330 (tantalum waste and scrap) if the material is recycled but not yet re-processed into unwrought forms.
Products Classified Under 8103.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
Top importers include the United States, Japan, and Germany, while major exporters are China, Brazil, and Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 810320?
HS code 810320 covers: Tantalum; unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering, powders. This HS code encompasses unwrought tantalum, including powders and bars/rods produced solely by sintering. Tantalum is a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal highly valued for its extreme corrosion resistance, high melting point, and excellent electrical conductivity. It is a critical material for high-performance electronics, chemical processing equipment, and medical implants. Major importers are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in these sectors, such as the United States, Japan, Germany, and South Korea. Exporters often include countries with significant tantalum mining operations or sophisticated processing facilities, like China, Brazil, and Australia. The trade in unwrought tantalum is foundational for the global supply chain of high-tech components, with purity and particle size (for powders) being crucial determinants of value and application.
What products fall under HS code 810320?
Tantalum powder, Tantalum ingots, Tantalum billets, Sintered tantalum bars, Sintered tantalum rods, Tantalum granules, Tantalum flakes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810320?
This code can be confused with 810399 (other tantalum articles) if the "unwrought" definition is not strictly applied, or with 810330 (tantalum waste and scrap) if the material is recycled but not yet re-processed into unwrought forms.
How is HS code 810320 structured?
HS code 810320 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (81) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.