HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8103.20 – Tantalum; unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering, powders
HS code 8103.20 is the 6-digit subheading for tantalum, unwrought, including bars and rods obtained simply by sintering, powders. It is used for tantalum powder, tantalum ingots, tantalum billets, sintered tantalum bars and sintered tantalum rods.
What HS 8103.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Tantalum powder
- Tantalum ingots
- Tantalum billets
- Sintered tantalum bars
- Sintered tantalum rods
- Tantalum granules
- Tantalum flakes
- Examples
- Global Advanced Metals Tantalum Powder
- H.C. Starck Tantalum Ingots
- KEMET Tantalum Powder
- Ningxia Orient Tantalum Industry Tantalum Billets
Codes often confused with 8103.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 810320, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 810320 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 36% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $114M 29% of world exports
- 2 Japan $92M 23% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $69M 17% of world exports
World total: $398M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $147M 36% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $62M 15% of world imports
- 3 Japan $47M 11% of world imports
World total: $408M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8103.20
Brazil does not split HS 8103.20: its NCM code is 8103.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 81.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8103.20
What is HS code 810320?
HS code 810320 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 810320?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 810320 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($114M, 29% of world exports), Japan ($92M) and Thailand ($69M). World exports came to about $398M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 810320?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 810320 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($147M, 36% of world imports), Indonesia ($62M) and Japan ($47M). World imports came to about $408M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 810320?
In Brazil, HS code 810320 is NCM 8103.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.