About HS Code 810399
This "not elsewhere specified or included" (n.e.c.) code for tantalum covers a broad array of manufactured articles that do not fit into the more specific categories of unwrought forms, waste/scrap, or crucibles. These articles leverage tantalum's unique properties, such as extreme corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and high melting point, for specialized industrial, medical, and electronic applications. Importers are typically high-tech manufacturers in countries like the United States, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland, requiring custom-fabricated tantalum components for demanding environments. Exporters are often nations with advanced metallurgical and precision engineering capabilities, including China, the United States, and various European countries. The trade in these articles is characterized by high value-added products, often custom-engineered, reflecting the specialized nature and critical performance requirements of the end-use applications.
Products Under This Code
Tantalum heat exchangers, Tantalum medical implants, Tantalum chemical processing equipment parts, Tantalum sputtering targets, Tantalum fasteners, Tantalum laboratory ware, Tantalum furnace components
Real World Examples
Global Advanced Metals Tantalum Heat Exchangers, H.C. Starck Tantalum Sputtering Targets, Zimmer Biomet Tantalum Implants, Ningxia Orient Tantalum Industry Tantalum Tubes
Common Misclassification
This code serves as a residual category and can be confused with 810320 (unwrought tantalum) if the article is minimally processed, or with 810391 (tantalum crucibles) if the item is a container but not specifically a crucible.
Products Classified Under 8103.99
Industry
This code belongs to the Metals & Metal Products industry.
Trade Overview
The United States, Germany, and Japan are major importers, with China, the United States, and Germany being significant exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 810399?
HS code 810399 covers: Tantalum; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 8103. This "not elsewhere specified or included" (n.e.c.) code for tantalum covers a broad array of manufactured articles that do not fit into the more specific categories of unwrought forms, waste/scrap, or crucibles. These articles leverage tantalum's unique properties, such as extreme corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and high melting point, for specialized industrial, medical, and electronic applications. Importers are typically high-tech manufacturers in countries like the United States, Germany, Japan, and Switzerland, requiring custom-fabricated tantalum components for demanding environments. Exporters are often nations with advanced metallurgical and precision engineering capabilities, including China, the United States, and various European countries. The trade in these articles is characterized by high value-added products, often custom-engineered, reflecting the specialized nature and critical performance requirements of the end-use applications.
What products fall under HS code 810399?
Tantalum heat exchangers, Tantalum medical implants, Tantalum chemical processing equipment parts, Tantalum sputtering targets, Tantalum fasteners, Tantalum laboratory ware, Tantalum furnace components
What are common misclassifications for HS code 810399?
This code serves as a residual category and can be confused with 810320 (unwrought tantalum) if the article is minimally processed, or with 810391 (tantalum crucibles) if the item is a container but not specifically a crucible.
How is HS code 810399 structured?
HS code 810399 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 (99) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.