HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8103.30 – Tantalum; waste and scrap
HS code 8103.30 is the 6-digit subheading for tantalum, waste and scrap. It is used for tantalum capacitor scrap, tantalum turnings, tantalum solids scrap, tantalum powder residue and tantalum sheet cuttings.
What HS 8103.30 covers
This HS code covers tantalum waste and scrap, a highly valuable commodity in the recycling market due to tantalum's rarity and high cost. The trade in tantalum scrap is essential for sustainable sourcing and reducing reliance on primary mining. Importers are typically specialized refiners and metallurgical companies in countries with advanced recycling infrastructure and significant demand for tantalum, such as China, the United States, and Japan. These nations process the scrap to recover pure tantalum for reuse in capacitors, alloys, and other high-tech applications. Exporters are often industrial countries generating scrap from manufacturing processes, including Germany, the United States, and various European nations. Key factors influencing the trade include the purity of the scrap, its form (e.g., turnings, solids, sludge), and the presence of contaminants, which dictate the complexity and cost of recovery.
- Covers
- Tantalum capacitor scrap
- Tantalum turnings
- Tantalum solids scrap
- Tantalum powder residue
- Tantalum sheet cuttings
- Tantalum wire scrap
- Tantalum sludge
- Examples
- Tantalum capacitor manufacturing scrap
- Tantalum mill scrap
- Tantalum machining turnings
- Tantalum sputtering target scrap
- Tantalum furnace lining scrap
Codes often confused with 8103.30
Common mistake. This code might be confused with 810320 (unwrought tantalum) if the scrap is very clean and directly usable, or with general non-ferrous metal scrap codes if not specifically identified as tantalum.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 810330, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 810330 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 43% 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 $32M 27% of world exports
- 2 Japan $27M 23% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $18M 15% of world exports
World total: $121M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $60M 43% of world imports
- 2 Japan $23M 17% of world imports
- 3 Germany $14M 10% of world imports
World total: $138M 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 8103.30
Brazil does not split HS 8103.30: its NCM code is 8103.30.00.
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 8103.30
What is HS code 810330?
HS code 810330 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tantalum; waste and scrap. This HS code covers tantalum waste and scrap, a highly valuable commodity in the recycling market due to tantalum's rarity and high cost. The trade in tantalum scrap is essential for sustainable sourcing and reducing reliance on primary mining. Importers are typically specialized refiners and metallurgical companies in countries with advanced recycling infrastructure and significant demand for tantalum, such as China, the United States, and Japan. These nations process the scrap to recover pure tantalum for reuse in capacitors, alloys, and other high-tech applications. Exporters are often industrial countries generating scrap from manufacturing processes, including Germany, the United States, and various European nations. Key factors influencing the trade include the purity of the scrap, its form (e.g., turnings, solids, sludge), and the presence of contaminants, which dictate the complexity and cost of recovery.
What products fall under HS code 810330?
Tantalum capacitor scrap, Tantalum turnings, Tantalum solids scrap, Tantalum powder residue, Tantalum sheet cuttings, Tantalum wire scrap, Tantalum sludge
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810330?
This code might be confused with 810320 (unwrought tantalum) if the scrap is very clean and directly usable, or with general non-ferrous metal scrap codes if not specifically identified as tantalum.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 810330?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 810330 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($32M, 27% of world exports), Japan ($27M) and South Korea ($18M). World exports came to about $121M, 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 810330?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 810330 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($60M, 43% of world imports), Japan ($23M) and Germany ($14M). World imports came to about $138M, 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 810330 structured?
HS code 810330 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 810330?
In Brazil, HS code 810330 is NCM 8103.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.